You have been called for a 91-year-old woman who fell. Since your assessment reveals bruises to her body in various stages of healing and inconsistencies in information related to the fall from her family, you are suspicious of geriatric abuse. Your BSET action would be to:
A) notify the Office of Elder Affairs prior to leaving the scene.
B) quietly transport and inform the emergency department physician.
C) confront the family members regarding your suspicions.
D) have the EMS supervisor contact the patient's primary care physician.
Answer: B
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