A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager about an employee of another department constantly asking her out on a date even though she has told him she is not interested. Which ac-tion by the nurse manager is most appropriate?
a. Confront the employee and ask him to stay away from the staff nurse.
b. Observe future interaction to confirm the reported harassment.
c. Contact the supervisor to decide on the next step.
d. Review the personnel manual to decide on the next step.
D
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A Not an appropriate action in this case.
B Not an appropriate action in this case.
C Not an appropriate action in this case.
D If unfamiliar with the approved actions in a sexual harassment situation, the nurse manager should refer to the official references for action.
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