A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by h...

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A 90-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her neighbor. She states that everything is fine, but the nurse practitioner notes that she has poor hygiene and bruises on her trunk. The neighbor is concerned that the patient often has no money to buy food, despite income from social security and a coal miner's pension. The nurse practitioner suspects abuse. Which of the following is the nurse practitioner obligated to do next?1. Report the case to the proper authorities.2. Tell the neighbor to check on the woman daily and report back.3. Document the data and report the information to risk management.4. Call the patient's family and inquire about the concerns.

report the case to proper authorities

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report the case to proper authorities

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