A nurse is responding to sexual harassment from a client at work. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for dealing with this behavior?
A) If confronted by management, deny any feelings about being harassed.
B) Do not confront the person harassing you in person.
C) Set and enforce limits to the behavior and maintain boundaries.
D) Document the incident but do not report it to the supervisor unless harassment continues.
Ans: C
The following assertive response is recommended and supports the nurse in maintaining his or her self-respect; it encourages the client to accept responsibility for his or her behavior. Be self-aware: Do not deny feelings about being harassed. Confront: Provide feedback to the client in a nonthreatening way and clearly state what behavior is or is not acceptable. Set limits: Define clear and reasonable consequences that will be enforced if the behavior continues. Enforce the stated limits: Maintain boundaries. Report: Document the incident and submit to the supervisor.
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