An HCA suspects a client is experiencing emotional abuse. What is the appropriate action?

Question: An HCA suspects a client is experiencing emotional abuse. What is the appropriate action?

Answer options: ✅ Document observations and report to the supervisor or manager

• Confront the alleged abuser directly
• Comfort the client but keep the information confidential
• Tell the client to leave the abusive situation immediately

Correct answer: Document observations and report to the supervisor or manager

Explanation: The HCA's role is to document suspicions and report to the appropriate authority, not to intervene directly or provide advice outside their scope.