Nurses who are expected to work overtime as dictated by their employer are being subjected to a ___________ hazard in the workplace
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
ANS:
psychological
Hazards in the workplace are categorized as follows: biologic, ergonomic, chemical, physical, and psychological. Included in psychological hazards are issues such as stress, shift work, mandatory overtime, and verbal abuse by patients and other health care providers.
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