The home health practical nurse (PN) suspects elder abuse after observing fresh lacerations on the arms and leg of an older male client who lives with his daughter. Which action is most important for the PN to take?

Report findings to supervisor for referral to adult protective services.

Ask the daughter who has been taking care of client on a daily basis.

Apply dry dressings after cleansing the wounds.

Document the lacerations in the client's record.