Anurse providing care in a hospital witnesses a client's spouse shaking the client vigorously because the client has had an episode of incontinence. because of the suspicion of physical abuse, legally, the nurse should discuss the concerns with:

The nurse should discuss the situation and his or her concerns with the adult protective services because they are the ones who handle this type of situation and are specialist in dealing this situation. They will know what to do and give advices that are needed and to be used in concerned with the situation that the client is currently experiencing.