Nurse notices bruise on the client abdomen

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A nurse is performing a physical examination of a pregnant woman. During examination, the nurse notices a bruise on the client's abdomen. Which action should the nurse take? Make a note in the client's chart regarding the finding, and plan to observe for other signs of intimate partner violence in the future. Assume that the bruise is from an accident and not worry about it. Assume that the bruise is from intimate partner violence, and call the police while the client is still in the room. Ask the client to account for the bruise.

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