A nice-looking male patient is making suggestive comments to the female nursing staff. When he asks you for your phone number, you therapeutically respond:
A.
"I do not believe in dating patients."
B.
"It is against the rules for me to date patients."
C.
"I'll think about it and let you know."
D.
"You are very nice but our relationship is a professional one only."
ANS: D
This response clarifies the inappropriateness of the patient's request and sets clear limits.
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