An experienced nurse has moved to a different area of the hospital to work
When she asks questions about how to manage a patient's care, the clinical educator and charge manager belittle her and ask, "What did you do in that other unit, anyway?" This nurse has been a victim of __________. a. horizontal violence
b. vertical violence
c. grievance
d. upward violence
b
a. Incorrect: This is an example of vertical, not horizontal, violence. Horizontal violence is the physical or emotional abuse of someone toward a person in a similar position.
b. Correct: Vertical violence is the emotional or physical abuse by a person in a higher position of power or authority towards a person in a lower position.
c. Incorrect: This is an example of vertical violence. Grievance is a process for conflict resolution.
d. Incorrect: This is an example of vertical violence. Upward violence is the emotional or physical abuse by a person in a lower position of power or authority toward someone in a higher position.
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1. children. 2. teenagers. 3. middle-aged adults. 4. older adults.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word