A Nurse's Co-Worker Makes a Practice of Telling Offensive Jokes

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse's co-worker makes a practice of telling offensive jokes or stories with a sexual undertone during the shift.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Ignore the co-worker and walk away.
• B)Report the incident to the nurse manager.
• C)Tell the co-worker to stop the activity because the conduct is offensive.
• D)Ask to be scheduled opposite this co-worker.

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