Author Question: Three times in the past several weeks a physician has commented on a nurse's body and each comment ... (Read 73 times)

penza · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Three times in the past several weeks a physician has commented on a nurse's body and each comment has been more explicit and sexually suggestive than the last. How should the nurse first respond to this form of sexual harassment?

A) Avoid contact with the physician except in locations where there are colleagues or other
witnesses.
B) Ignore the physician if more comments are made in the future.
C) Confront the physician directly and explain that such comments are unacceptable and
unwanted.
D) Document the events in detail and inform the state medical board.

Question 2

A string of recent assaults perpetrated on nurses by clients has prompted the hospital administrators to address this disturbing trend. What action should the administrators prioritize in an effort to reduce the incidence of workplace violence?

A) Ensure that at least one male nurse is present at all times on each nursing unit.
B) Teach self-defense techniques to all the nurses who provide care in high-risk settings.
C) Train nurses how to effectively manage the behavior of aggressive patients and clients.
D) Withhold care from patients and clients who have a history of aggression.

CourtneyCNorton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Individuals should take steps to stop sexual harassment by giving clear, direct
verbal messages indicating that the behavior in question is unwanted, unpleasant, and must
stop. Sometimes this action alone stops inappropriate behavior. If clear, direct messages are not
successful, the individual then should report the matter in writing to an immediate supervisor.
Simply avoiding the offender or attempting to manage the behavior by reducing opportunities
are not sufficient responses.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
One form of violence prevention is to train employees in the management of hostile
and violent behavior. Ways of identifying hostile and assaultive clients should be developed so
that staff can be warned to take extra personal safety precautions. This is different from
teaching self-defense techniques, which are normally physical in nature. It is not normally
possible to withhold care from an individual, even if the person has a history of violence or
aggression. The presence of male nurses is not an adequate measure in the prevention of
violence.