Based on a patients vague explanations for recurring injuries, the nurse suspects that a communitydwelling older adult may be the victim of abuse. What is the nurses primary responsibility?

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If neglect or abuse of any kindincluding physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuseis suspected, the local adult protective services agency must be notified. The responsibility of the nurse is to report the suspected abuse, not to prove it, confront the suspected perpetrator, or work with the family to promote resolution.

Based on a Patients Vague Explanations for Recurring Injuries, the Nurse