The home care nurse observes several small, round bruises on the back side of an elderly patient's arms. What action by the nurse is indicated first?
A) Question the patient about the cause of the bruises.
B) Discuss the bruises with the patient's spouse.
C) Document the bruises, with plans to review them for changes on the next visit.
D) Contact the home health supervisor to report the findings.
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