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The home care nurse observes several small, round bruises on the back side of an elderly patient’s arms. What action by the nurse is indicated first?
1. Question the patient about the cause of the bruises.
2. Discuss the bruises with the patient’s spouse.
3. Document the bruises, with plans to review them for changes on the next visit.
4. Contact the home health supervisor to report the findings.
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1... The patient should be asked about the cause of the bruises. The patient’s spouse should not be the first contact concerning the bruises, as he might be the source of the injury. Documentation about the findings is indicated. Delaying action until the next visit does not meet the legal responsibilities of the nurse. Nurses suspecting abuse are legally required to report it. Pending the patient’s response, the supervisor will likely require notification.
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