An older adult client is suspected of being neglected by the caregiver.What assessment provides the nurse with the best information about this possibility?
A) Inspect skin in the "bathing suit zone" for bruises.
B) Assess the client for orientation to person, place, and time.
C) Compare the client's current weight with prior recorded weights.
D) Perform orthostatic pulse and blood pressure readings.
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