An HCA is scheduled to provide personal care for a client living alone in a rural area. Upon arrival, the HCA notices an unfamiliar, aggressive dog tied loosely in the yard between the HCA's car and the client's front door. What should the HCA do?

Question: An HCA is scheduled to provide personal care for a client living alone in a rural area. Upon arrival, the HCA notices an unfamiliar, aggressive dog tied loosely in the yard between the HCA's car and the client's front door. What should the HCA do?

Answer options:

• Attempt to cautiously approach the house, making eye contact to show dominance.
• Call the client from the car and ask them to secure the dog. ✅ Leave the property immediately and report the situation to their supervisor.
• Wait in the car until the client comes out to greet them.

Correct answer: Leave the property immediately and report the situation to their supervisor.

Explanation: The HCA's primary concern in a working alone situation is personal safety. An aggressive, unfamiliar dog poses an immediate and unpredictable threat. The HCA should not put themselves at risk and must report the unsafe condition to their supervisor.