The most prevalent source of violence against nurses is from:
a. a current or former employee.
b. customers, clients, or patients.
c. criminals with no other connection to the workplace but who simply intend to commit a crime.
d. someone who is not employed at the workplace but has a personal relationship with an employee.
B
Customers, clients, patients, or students are regarded as the most prevalent source of violence against nurses (Rugala & Isaacs, 2004).
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