Problem
Scenario: Mr. James is 72 and has paraplegia because of an accident that occurred several years ago. His caregivers report that recently he has begun to make sexually suggestive remarks. While you are giving him his a.m. care, he keeps touching you in private areas and makes frequent sexually suggestive remarks. The other support workers tell you that they just ignore him or joke around with him about his actions.
• What would you say to Mr. James when he touches you in private areas?
• How would you respond to his suggestive remarks?
• What would you say to your colleagues who suggest that you ignore or joke with Mr. James?
• Has this type of situation ever occurred to you? How did you handle it then? What would you do differently after studying this chapter? If your answer to first question is "NO". Explain what you have learned something valuable in this chapter that you could use in the future. (6 marks)