An attending physician repeatedly asks a young nurse out. The nurse does not wish to date the
physician and is uncomfortable with the manner in which he has suggested they meet after work.
What action should the nurse take?
A) Inform the physician that the advances are unwelcome and notify the nurse manager of the
physician's behavior.
B) Calmly and politely continue to decline the physician's advances and ask colleagues for
advise.
C) Ignore the advances as nurses hold no power over physicians and the nurse is likely to lose
her job if she reports the harassing behavior.
D) Report the physician to the American Medical Association.
A
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