The nurse is caring for a family in which the elderly mother has been a victim of abuse and neglect by her 48-year-old son. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind before interviewing the family?
A) A top nursing priority will be to legally remove the son from the home.
B) The main focus of the nurse's actions should be on improving the elderly mother's self-esteem.
C) The nurse must allow the elderly mother to decide if she wants to leave the situation or not.
D) Placement for the elderly woman in a nursing home within the community is crucial.
C
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