Three times in the past several weeks a physician has commented on a nurse's body and each comment has been more explicit and sexually suggestive than the last. How should the nurse first respond to this form of sexual harassment?
A) Avoid contact with the physician except in locations where there are colleagues or other
witnesses.
B) Ignore the physician if more comments are made in the future.
C) Confront the physician directly and explain that such comments are unacceptable and
unwanted.
D) Document the events in detail and inform the state medical board.
Ans: C
Individuals should take steps to stop sexual harassment by giving clear, direct
verbal messages indicating that the behavior in question is unwanted, unpleasant, and must
stop. Sometimes this action alone stops inappropriate behavior. If clear, direct messages are not
successful, the individual then should report the matter in writing to an immediate supervisor.
Simply avoiding the offender or attempting to manage the behavior by reducing opportunities
are not sufficient responses.
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