A nurse is leaving the hospital at the end of a shift when another nurse begins making harassing remarks. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A. Risk management focuses on patient safety and organizational liability, not initial reporting of workplace harassment. While they may become involved later if the harassment impacts patient care or legal risk, they are not the first point of action for addressing personal workplace harassment. B. The first step in addressing workplace harassment is to report the behavior to the immediate supervisor or nurse manager. This allows the manager to intervene promptly, ensure safety, document the incident, and initiate the facility’s harassment or workplace violence procedures. Early reporting is essential for timely resolution and protection of the nurse. C. Filing a formal complaint with HR may be necessary if the situation is not resolved through the manager or if the harassment persists. However, HR involvement is usually the next step after reporting to the immediate supervisor, not the first action.