A chief nurse officer (CNO) is contacted by the organization's supervisor on a Saturday night regarding a problem in the hospital's emergency department. The supervisor describes an incident in which an orderly was assaulted
Why is the CNO not surprised about this report? 1. This is a typical occurrence in the emergency department.
2. Health care violence is more likely to occur in emergency departments.
3. Health care violence generally occurs on the weekend.
4. Health care violence is likely to occur on the night shift.
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Rationale 1: Violence should not be characterized as a typical or expected aspect of the workplace.
Rationale 2: In health care, violence is more likely to occur in psychiatric settings, emergency departments, waiting rooms, and geriatric units.
Rationale 3: Violence can occur on any day.
Rationale 4: Violence can occur at any time of day.
Global Rationale:
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