The horrified CNA runs to the nursing station and says, "Do you know what Mr. and Mrs. Smith are doing? They're having sex right there in room 210!" What would be the best response of the nurse?
a. Knock discreetly on the door and enter the room.
b. Call the charge nurse to report inappropriate sexual activity.
c. Request an order from the physician to allow intercourse.
d. Give the CNA a "Do Not Disturb" sign to put on the door of room 210.
ANS: D
Privacy should be protected for appropriate sexual expression. Orders and notifying the charge nurse are not necessary, but recording the event in the nursing notes as a conjugal visit is suggested.
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