A Confused and Agitated 76-Year-Old Patient with a Broken Arm

A confused and agitated 76-year-old patient with a broken arm is brought to the emergency department by a family member. To determine whether elder abuse is the cause of the patient's injury, the nurse should

A) have the family member stay in the waiting area while the patient is assessed.
B) ask the patient how the injury occurred and observe the family member's reaction.
C) make a referral for a home assessment visit by the home health nurse.
D) notify an elder protective services agency about the possible abuse.