A nurse aide witnesses another aide providing poor care to a patient. What is the appropriate action?

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Report the concern to the supervisor or nurse in charge. Reporting to the supervisor ensures patient safety and addresses the problem through proper channels. Staying silent (A) abandons the patient. Confronting publicly (C) creates drama and is unprofessional. Gossiping to peers (D) doesn't solve the problem and may spread misinformation.