A bedbound older adult patient is found alone at home. It is evident that medication doses have been missed and the patient is in pain. As the nurse completes the assessment, the patient's daughter arrives. The nurse should FIRST

While discussing patient care with the caregiver is important, it is not the immediate priority in this situation. The patient's safety and well-being must come first, and if there are signs of neglect or abuse, addressing this through proper channels is essential before any further discussions about care can take place.

Arranging a family meeting may be beneficial later on, but it is not the first step in addressing the urgent situation. The immediate need is to assess and ensure the patient's safety, which takes precedence over family discussions until it is confirmed that the patient is secure.

Although involving a social worker can be helpful in addressing ongoing issues, the first action should be to notify adult protective services. The urgency of the situation requires immediate intervention from authorities trained to handle potential neglect or abuse, whereas a social worker may not be able to act as swiftly.