The role of the LPN when elder abuse is suspected is to
a. Document and investigate the incident
b. Review the care of other residents
c. Report the incident to the local, county, or state authorities
d. Discuss suspicions at the next interdiscipli-nary team meeting
C
Elder abuse must be reported whenever it is suspected. Responses A, B, and D are actions that the nurse might be required to take by the individual facility.
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