You have been called for a 91-year-old female who fell. Since your assessment reveals bruises to her body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in information provided by her family, you are suspicious of geriatric abuse. Your best action would be to:
A) contact the police and wait on scene until they arrive.
B) confront the family members with your suspicion.
C) inform your medical director and include it in the PCR.
D) quietly transport and inform the emergency department physician.
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