An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises, and the nurse suspects elder abuse. What is the best nursing action?
a. Cover the bruises with bandages.
b. Take photographs of the bruises.
c. Ask the patient if anyone has hit her.
d. Report the bruises to the charge nurse.
ANS: D
The law stipulates that the health care professional is required to report certain information to the appropriate authorities. The report should be given to a supervisor or directly to the police, according to agency policy. When acting in good faith to report mandated information (e.g., certain communicable diseases or gunshot wounds), the health care professional is protected from liability.
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