Bullying is described as aggressive behavior that is intended to gain power over or hurt another person. Which situation in healthcare settings would be considered bullying?
A) A unit manager's performance appraisal of a nurse is highly critical of the nurse's practice.
B) A nurse repeatedly tells the same story about a coworker's embarrassing workplace situation.
C) A nurse receives a client assignment that is more difficult than that of his or her colleagues.
D) A nurse refuses to take his or her breaks in the unit break room because she does not wish to socialize.
Ans: B
Feedback:
Gossiping and telling stories that are humiliating to the subject can be a form of bullying. A negative performance appraisal may be justified and an unequal client assignment can be the result of numerous factors other than bullying. A nurse who refuses to socialize is not necessarily engaging in aggressive behavior.
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