To the embarrassment of his family, an 81-year-old male patient on the subacute unit of a hospital has made repeated, sexually inappropriate statements to female staff members. The patient's family is adamant that such behavior is uncharacteristic
What should be the nurse's initial action? A) Attempt to identify the underlying cause of the patient's behavior.
B) Explore pharmacologic treatment options with the patient's physician.
C) Emphasize to the patient that such behavior is not permissible.
D) Liaise with the nurse manager to ensure the patient receives care from male staff whenever possible.
A
Feedback:
While the actions in answers B, C, and D may be appropriate in the management of the patient's behavior, the priority is to identify exactly why the patient is behaving in this way.
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