During coffee and other breaks, Rosalie, the new RN, is shut out of conversations with the other staff. When she approaches other staff on the unit to ask questions, they turn and walk off in the other direction
The behavior of the staff is characteristic of: a. Dislike.
b. Lack of trust in Rosalie's abilities.
c. Horizontal violence.
d. Cultural incompetence.
C
Horizontal or lateral violence and bullying are terms used to describe destructive behaviors to-wards co-workers, such as the "silent treatment" and shutting others out of socializing.
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