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An 85-year-old client is bought to the emergency department after a fall at home. The client appears confused, malnourished, and is severely dehydrated. The client appears reluctant to explain how the fall happened. The client's daughter speaks for the client and does not allow the client to answer questions. Based on this information, which nursing intervention is a priority?Interview the client alone and assess for abuse. Take the history from the daughter because the client is confused. Provide the daughter with nutritional counseling. Request a psychiatric evaluation for the client.
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