Question: A nurse suspects physical abuse of a patient, in which situation must the Massachusetts nurse make a formal report to state authority? A . A 19-year-old fighting physically with his parents. b. A 55-year-old mother being hit by her 6-foot-tall son c. A 16-year-old who has a burn mark on the neck from their hair straightener d. A 90-pound 22-year-old whose boyfriend is at 240-pound boxer.