RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1571 of 2368

An older client with bruising on the arms seems fearful in the presence of a caregiver. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Ask the caregiver to explain the bruises in front of the client
  2. Wait a few days to see if more bruises appear before acting
  3. Try to interview the client alone and report concerns per agency policy
  4. Accuse the caregiver of abuse and call for the caregiver to leave
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Correct answer: Try to interview the client alone and report concerns per agency policy

Interviewing alone allows the client to speak freely. Suspected abuse is reported promptly according to policy and state law.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), General Survey: Behavior. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026