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6 years ago
A visiting nurse notices bruises on an elderly client's face and legs. When she questions the client about the bruises, the client is very evasive. The nurse suspects that the client has been a victim of elder abuse.
 
  What should the nurse do next? a. Call protective services to report the suspected elder abuse.
  b. Confront the client's caregiver and threaten to notify the police.
  c. Continue questioning the client to assess the degree of abuse.
  d. Return in 2 weeks to reassess the client's condition.
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The nurse should continue to question the client to further assess the situation. If elder abuse is confirmed, the nurse should then contact the protective services.
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