A nurse's coworker makes a practice of telling offensive jokes or stories with a sexual undertone during the shift. The best action of the nurse is to:
1. Ignore the coworker and walk away.
2. Report the incident to the nurse manager.
3. Tell the coworker to stop the activity because the conduct is offensive.
4. Ask to be scheduled opposite this coworker.
3. Tell the coworker to stop the activity because the conduct is offensive.
Rationale:
Nurses must develop skills of assertiveness to deter sexual harassment in the workplace. Telling the co-worker to stop and why, is the first step in putting an end to the situation. Ignoring the situation or asking to be scheduled opposite this person is not addressing the situation in an assertive manner. Reporting the incident to the nurse manager would be a second step if the behavior doesn't stop after the nurse's approach.
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