A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a school-age child who was brought in by their parents and has scald burns to both hands and wrists. The nurse suspects physical abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Discussing the suspicion of physical abuse with the provider is is essential, but it should not replace reporting to CPS. The provider’s input is valuable, but immediate action is necessary. B. Confronting the parents with the suspicion of physical abuse is not an appropriate action for the nurse to take, as it can escalate the situation and endanger the child or the nurse. C. Asking the hospital security to detain and question the parents is not an appropriate action for the nurse to take, as it violates the parents' rights and may interfere with the legal process. D. Contacting Child Protective Services nurses are legally required to report all cases of suspected child abuse to the appropriate local or state agency.It's a critical step in protecting the child from further harm.