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. Before intervening, the nurse remembers that:
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 elder's self-esteem.
C) Although safety is a priority, nurses must allow competent elders to decide whether or not to leave the abusive situation.
D) Arranging placement for the elder in a nursing home within the community is a top priority.
C
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