The nurse working in family practice is assessing an elderly female patient and notices bruises on the patient's arm and back. Which action is the most appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Ignore the bruises because her daughter tells you that her mother is clumsy.
b. Do nothing because you cannot prove anything.
c. Report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
d. Confront and accuse the daughter of elder abuse.
ANS: C
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