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An HCA observes unexplained bruises on a client and the client appears withdrawn. What is the immediate HCA action?
Any signs of potential abuse must be documented accurately and reported to the supervisor immediately according to protocol. Direct confrontation is not appropr
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Question: An HCA observes unexplained bruises on a client and the client appears withdrawn. What is the immediate HCA action?
Answer options:
- Confront the client's family member directly ✅ Document the observations and report to the supervisor
- Ask the client what happened repeatedly until they confess
- Ignore it, as it's not the HCA's responsibility
Correct answer: Document the observations and report to the supervisor
Explanation: Any signs of potential abuse must be documented accurately and reported to the supervisor immediately according to protocol. Direct confrontation is not appropriate for an HCA.
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