A parish nurse suspects that an elderly parishioner may be experiencing financial exploitation by a family member. What is the most appropriate first step?
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A
Contact Adult Protective Services immediately without assessing the situation further
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B
Conduct a private, compassionate assessment with the parishioner to understand the situation and ascertain their wishes
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C
Discuss the suspicion with other congregation members to gather more information
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D
Avoid involvement since financial matters are outside the scope of parish nursing