A nurse is caring for a group of clients on a mental health unit. For which of the following clients is the nurse considered a mandated reporter to the appropriate agency?

A. Enjoying marijuana use does not indicate a need for mandated reporting unless there are concerns about harm to self or others. Marijuana use alone is not a reportable offense. B. The nurse is legally required to report any suspected abuse or neglect, including child abuse. Tying a child to a bed as punishment is a clear form of abuse, and the nurse must report it immediately to the appropriate authorities. C. This is a legal issue related to theft and does not qualify as a situation that requires mandated reporting in the context of health care. However, it may require addressing with the employer or legal authorities. D. While this is a concerning issue, the nurse is not legally mandated to report this unless there is a clear and present danger to the client or others. The nurse should address the client's lying in therapy or counseling sessions, but it is not a reportable offense by itself.