A Nurse Has Just Received a Shift Report for a 12-Hour

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse has just received a shift report for a 12-hour shift.As the nurse is preparing to enter a client's room,the nurse overhears a coworker telling an offensive joke with a sexual undertone to the client.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) Tell the nurse, in private, that such conduct is offensive and not professional.
• B) Ignore the coworker and walk away.
• C) Report the incident to the nurse manager.
• D) Ask to be scheduled opposite this coworker.

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