Two female nursing assistants approach a nurse on a cardiac step-down unit to report that a client who experienced an acute myocardial infarction made sexual comments to them. How should the nurse intervene?
a) The nurse should instruct the nursing assistants to avoid answering his call light.
b) The nurse should report the incident to her supervisor immediately.
c) The nurse should explain that the client most likely wants extra attention.
d) The nurse should explain that the client might have concerns about resuming sexual activity but is afraid to ask.
Answer: The nurse should explain that the client might have concerns about resuming sexual activity but is afraid to ask.