A 40-year-old female patient is admitted to the ED with facial bruises and a broken right wrist. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes multiple bruises in various stages of healing. Which of the following is the nurse's best course of action?
a) Asking the patient how she obtained the various bruises
b) Providing the patient with information about local shelters
c) Contacting the local police and report the suspected abuse
d) Asking the patient if someone is abusing her
Asnwer: Asking the patient if someone is abusing her