A nurse admits an older client from a home environment where she lives with her adult son and daughter-in-law.The client has urine burns on her skin,no dentures,and several pressure ulcers.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

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These findings are suspicious for abuse.Health care providers are mandatory reporters for suspected abuse.The nurse should notify social work,case management,or whomever is designated in policies.That person can then assess the situation further.If the police need to be notified,that is the person who will notify them.Adult Protective Services is notified in the community setting.

A Nurse Admits an Older Client from a Home Environment