A son brings his elderly mother to the emergency department and states that she fell today. The nurse notes multiple bruises in all stages of healing all over the client’s body. Which action should the nurse take first?

Provide an elder abuse brochure and teach the client.

Interview the client privately and ask if anyone is harming her.

Observe the interaction between the mother and the son throughout stay.

Immediately report suspicions of abuse to the state adult protective services.