The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old child who has several bruises of varying colors (some red, some bluish-green, and some brownish-yellow) the size of a hand on the buttocks. What action should the nurse take next?
A) Notify the child's caregivers of the findings.
B) Document that the bruises appear to be caused by spanking.
C) When the child is alone, ask "How did you get these sore areas on your butt?"
D) Inform the child "You can tell me who did this to you and we will not allow them to see or hurt you again."
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