A Woman Accompanied by Her Domestic Partner Is Being Assessed

A woman accompanied by her domestic partner is being assessed for reports of neck pain.When the nurse notes a bald spot on the client's scalp, the woman explains that she caught her hair in a door, which pulled it out and caused her neck injury.What is the nurse's best action to facilitate the assessment?

A) Ask the client if she prefers her partner to stay during the examination.
B) Require the partner to stay in the waiting room when the woman is examined.
C) Call hospital security to have them stand by to prevent violence.
D) Report the situation to local law enforcement authorities.