Which person best meets the criteria as a "member of a protected class" in a quid pro quo sexual harassment lawsuit?
1. A female nurse as compared to a male staff nurse
2. A male housekeeper as compared to a male laboratory technician
3. A female physician as compared to a male physician
4. A staff nurse as compared to his or her supervisor
4
Rationale: This female nurse does not meet the requirements to be considered in a "protected class."
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