An older adult is admitted to the hospital with numerous bodily bruises,and the nurse suspects elder abuse.The best nursing action is to:
A) cover the bruises with bandages.
B) take photographs of the bruises.
C) ask the patient if anyone has hit her.
D) report the bruises to the charge nurse.
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