A Nurse Is Uncomfortable with a Patient's Comments, Which Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse is uncomfortable with a patient's comments, which are sexual in nature. Which actions by the nurse are most appropriate?

• A) Tell the patient to stop making sexual comments.
• B) Try joking with the patient to establish rapport.
• C) Tell the patient you are leaving and will return in a few minutes.
• D) Inform the patient he/she can be sued for this behavior.
• E) Explain to the patient how you feel about the comments.

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