Professional & AdministrativePregunta 96 de 100
A technician notices unexplained bruises and signs that suggest a vulnerable patient may be abused. What is the appropriate action?
a.Ignore it unless the patient complains
b.Confront the suspected abuser directly
c.Wait to see if more bruises appear
d.Report the observations to the nurse or supervisor per facility policy as a mandated reporter
Explicación
Healthcare workers are typically mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse or neglect through the proper channels, usually the nurse or supervisor per facility policy. The technician reports objective observations rather than investigating or confronting anyone. Timely reporting protects vulnerable patients from harm.
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