An 87-year-old man is being seen at the health clinic. He tells the nurse practitioner that his grandson locks him in the bedroom when he leaves the house and sometimes withholds food from him if he does not give him spending money. The patient appears frail, with poor grooming, and has a strong odor of urine on his clothing. Which of the following is the best action for the nurse practitioner to take?A. Report the patient's grandson for elder abuse to the state protective health servicesB. Speak to the grandson and educate him about the importance of proper grooming for his grandfatherC. Advise the grandson that if the patient has the same complaints the next time he is seen, the grandson will be reported for elder abuse to the state authoritiesD. Advise the patient that he should call his son as soon as possible to tell him about the grandson's actions

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