In which of the following clinical areas are nurses most at risk for workplace violence? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acute care/intensive care units
b. Community health clinics
c. Emergency departments
d. Geriatric units
e. Psychiatric units
f.
Rehabilitation units
ANS: C, D, E
In the health care field, the most frequent areas for the occurrence of violence are the emergency departments, psychiatric units, geriatric units, and waiting rooms.
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