The nurse educator is developing materials to educate hospital employe

QUESTION

The nurse educator is developing materials to educate hospital employees about sexual harassment. Which information should be included in these materials?

1. Victims of sexual harassment are always female.
2. Any sexual conduct, even if it is desired by both parties, is considered sexual harassment.
3. It includes unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
4. Sexual harassment occurs only in the workplace.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 3

Sexual harassment includes unwanted verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can occur at the workplace or outside the workplace and occurs to both genders. If both parties desire the sexual conduct, it is not considered sexual harassment.