Which person best meets the criteria as a "member of a protected class" in a quid pro quo sexual harassment lawsuit?
1. A male housekeeper as compared to a male laboratory technician
2. A female nurse as compared to a male staff nurse
3. A staff nurse as compared to his or her supervisor
4. A female physician as compared to a male physician
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Rationale: Persons that are members of a protected class are those who are employees in a lower position in the power chain of command. The only option reflecting that situation is the staff nurse compared to the supervisor. All others are compared at the same level of power.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)