When a nurse suspects that a client may have been abused, the first action should be to:
A) Ask the client about the injuries and if they are related to abuse.
B) Encourage the client to leave the batterer immediately.
C) Set up an appointment with a domestic violence counselor.
D) Ask the suspected abuser about the victim's injuries.
A
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