During dental hygiene care, the client consistently makes inappropriate comments of a personal and sexual nature to the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist has repeatedly asked the client to stop the behaviors because they make the dental hygienist feel very uncomfortable. The dental hygienist reports the incident to her employer. Which of the following types of sexual harassment may be occurring in this situation?

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Unwelcome sexual behavior creates an offensive or hostile work environment. Quid pro quo is Latin for "something for something"-for example, when performance of a specific function is a condition for employment. Gender inequity is unfair treatment based on gender in employment, education, or compensation. The situation is an example of a hostile environment type of sexual harassment.

During Dental Hygiene Care, the Client Consistently Makes Inappropriate Comments