Question: A Female Staff Nurse Was Assigned To Care For A Middle-aged Male Patient With A Pulmonary Diagnosis Of A Chronic Nature. The Patient Has A History Of Frequent Admission And Is Often Admitted To The Same Nursing Unit. He Consistently Tells The Nurse Dirty Jokes Throughout His Admission, Makes Intimate Comments About Her Physical Appearance And Sex Life, …

A female staff nurse was assigned to care for a middle-aged malepatient with a pulmonary diagnosis of a chronic nature. The patienthas a history of frequent admission and is often admitted to thesame nursing unit. He consistently tells the nurse dirty jokesthroughout his admission, makes intimate comments about herphysical appearance and sex life, and sports a nude poster on thewall in his room. The climate created by the patient makes thenurse want to avoid going into the patient’s room.

If you were in a situation where you feel sexually harassed,what would you do and what is your responsibility?