[Verified Answer]: Suppose that a healthcare provider has…

Suppose that a healthcare provider has been assigned to care for an elderly make patient who has just been admitted to the rehabilitation center. As the healthcare provider helps the patient get comfortable in his room, she notices that the patient has significant bruising. The patient’s adult son, who is his caregiver, brought the patient and is sitting in the waiting room. When asked about the bruising, the patient first insists that the healthcare provider promise to keep everything confidential. He seems reluctant to reveal any information, but the healthcare provider continues to ask. The patient eventually reveals that his son is rough with him when he needs assistance and sometimes hurts him by accident. The patient lives in his son’s home and relies on him for financial support. 1. What is the healthcare provider’s duty in this situation, given the threat to the patient?.