A PN/VN student is assigned to a patient who makes homosexual remarks and asks the student to meet after discharge. What is the student's best response?
a. "I am required to report inappropriate sexual behavior to my instructor."
b. "I am uncomfortable dealing with homo-sexuals. Let's just forget this conversation and get on with your care as quickly as possible."
c. "I am here as your nurse to meet your treatment needs. Such provocative con-versation is not acceptable to me as part of your care."
d. "Your chosen lifestyle makes me uncom-fortable. I will be back with your medica-tion."
C
The patient has a right to have the nurses behave respectfully, regardless of sexual orientation. Setting limits without belittling the patient is a professional response. The nurse should be open, honest, and nonjudgmental.
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