Walking into work, a nursing assistant sees a visitor slip and fall at the entrance of the hospital. What is the best action for the nursing assistant?
A. Keep walking and get to the nursing assistant's unit on time.
B. Report the incident, but only at the end of the nursing assistant's shift when all other work is done.
C. Report the fall immediately and complete an accurate incident report.
D. Respect the visitor's privacy and say nothing, to save the visitor from embarrassment.
Answer: C
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