An older adult is seen in the emergency department for a fall. the client has bruises on the upper arms and appears depressed. the client is accompanied by a grandchild, who is unkempt and glassy-eyed and whose breath smells of alcohol. what is the priority action?

The priority is an older adult and whether he lives in a safe environment or not.

Explanation:

It seems like an older adult has been beaten by his grandson. Considering the fact that he has bruises on arms, it indicates that someone has been grabbing him.  He was accompanied by his grandson, because he wanted to make sure that his grandpa would not tell the whole story and would say that he fell. The grandson was under the influence of alcohol, and sometimes when people drink it, they get aggressive, they sometimes forget what they've done, their vision changes, their behavior changes, everything changes. The stuff should make sure that this older gentleman lives in a healthy home with no violence and aggression.