1. A public health nurse is assessing an older adult client wholives with a family member. The nurse identifies several bruises invarious stages of healing. The client and family member explainthat the bruises are a result of clumsiness. However based upon thedistribution of bruises the nurse suspects abuse. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take as first priority?

    A.

    Discuss the findings with the client’s significant other.

    B.

    Report the findings to the Nursing Supervisor immediately.

    C.

    Provide the client with a crisis hotline number.

    D.

    Discuss respite care with the client’s family.

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