A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager about an employee of another department con-stantly asking her out on a date even though she has told him she is not interested. Which action by the nurse manager is most appropriate?
a. Confront the employee and ask him to stay away from the staff nurse.
b. Observe future interaction to confirm the reported harassment.
c. Contact the supervisor to decide on the next step.
d. Review the personnel manual to decide on the next step.
ANS: D
If unfamiliar with the approved actions in a sexual harassment situation, the nurse manager should refer to the official references for action. The other actions are not appropriate in this case.
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