While Making Rounds on the Night Shift, a Nursing Supervisor

question 24

Multiple Choice

While making rounds on the night shift, a nursing supervisor notes that a 73-year-old client under observation following a myocardial infarction has multiple visible bruises on the arms and legs. The supervisor suspects abuse because nothing in the client's chart suggests this client should have sustained these injuries. This state's good faith immunity applies in cases of suspected abuse not only of children but also of older adults or adults with disabilities. Which action has the highest priority for the nursing supervisor in this situation?

• A)Notify authorities regarding the suspected abuse.
• B)Do nothing about the situation.
• C)Notify the security department.
• D)Ask a shift nurse about the source of the injuries.

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