A Nurse Admits an Older Client from a Home Environment

A nurse admits an older client from a home environment where she lives with her adult son and daughter-in-law.The client has urine burns on her skin,no dentures,and several pressure ulcers.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Ask the family how these problems occurred.
B) Call the police department and file a report.
C) Notify Adult Protective Services.
D) Report the findings as per agency policy.

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