What should the LPN do next?

Question

ACTION ONE
John should immediately back away from the patient and say, “I’ll arrange for somebody else to finish your exam. Someone will
be with you in a few minutes.”
ACTION TWO
John should assess the patient’s grip on his body and decide if he can help train her.
ACTION THREE
John should separate himself from the patient and say, “Whoa, let’s slow down here.”

Answer 1

ACTION ONE
John should immediately back away from the patient and say, “I’ll arrange for somebody else to finish your exam. Someone will
be with you in a few minutes.”
FOR THE PATIENT
The patient was disappointed in not forming a relationship with the LPN, but her medical care was uninterrupted. Eventually, she also came to appreciate the practice’s integrity and strict adherence to sexual harassment policies designed to protect both the patients and the employees.
FOR THE PRACTICE
The practice retained the patient as well as the services of a trusted employee.
FOR THE EMPLOYEE
The LPN proved himself dependable and reliable. His fast reporting of the incident was noted in his employment record and, some months later, aided him in his salary review.