During an interview with an older adult participant, the researcher learns that the participant may be the victim of financial abuse by one of his adult children. Which of the following best describes the researcher's ethical obligation?
A) The researcher is bound by confidentiality rules and cannot reveal personally identifiable information about the participant under any circumstances.
B) The researcher has a responsibility to protect the participant's confidentiality but may confront the abuser with the participant's permission.
C) The researcher has a responsibility to report the suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities.
D) The researcher is bound by the relationship with the participant and may only report the suspected abuse if the participant agrees.

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The researcher has an ethical obligation to report suspected abuse to the appropriate authorities, as protecting the participant from harm takes precedence over confidentiality in cases of abuse.

During an Interview with an Older Adult Participant, the Researcher