The nurse has made a claim of sexual harassment against a coworker. Wh

QUESTION

The nurse has made a claim of sexual harassment against a coworker. What evidence must this nurse present?

1. The sexual advances occurred over a period of at least 6 weeks.
2. The conduct was explicit and was a condition of employment.
3. There was psychological damage from the conduct.
4. The actions created a hostile or abusive environment.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

The nurse must prove that the actions created a hostile or abusive environment. There is no need for the advances to occur over a specific period of time. If the conduct is explicit and was a condition of employment, it is sexual harassment; but the conduct does not have to meet those requirements to be considered sexual harassment. There does not have to be psychological damage to be sexual harassment.