7. Patient A, a child 10 years of age, arrives at the emergency department with a burn. Upon intake, a registered nurse notices that the burn on the child's thigh resembles the face of an iron. In addition, the child has bruising on her upper arm. The nurse suspects abuse and therefore calls the toll-free number for mandated reporters to report the case. Which of the following steps must the nurse take following the call?

• This nurse must report the suspected abuse in writing within 48 hours.
• The nurse must contact a physician for a complete evaluation of the child, including assessment for sexual abuse.
• The nurse should call a legal aid society to ask for a lawyer to represent her in the event he/she is held liable if the case is not substantiated.
• This nurse should inform the mother that he/ she will be contacting the appropriate agencies regarding suspected child abuse and maltreatment.