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When a patient makes sexually inappropriate comments, the priority is safety and proper handling through formal channels. Reporting to a supervisor and documenting the incident creates an official record, triggers the appropriate policies, and ensures the situation is managed by trained staff. This protects the caregiver by validating their experience, enables timely risk assessment and support, and starts any necessary actions to safeguard others, such as involving risk management or adjusting care plans. Documentation should capture what was said, when and where it happened, who was present or witnessed it, any immediate impact on the caregiver, and any actions taken. Confronting the patient can escalate the situation and isn’t the appropriate method for handling boundary violations, while ignoring it or delaying reporting leaves the issue unresolved. Reporting even if there’s no injury is essential because inappropriate comments constitute harassment and should be addressed through the proper channels.