A hospital administrator has attended a conference on bullying and wishes to address the most likely bullies in the organization
Whom would the administrator invite to the first meeting about bullying behaviors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Nursing assistants
2. Physicians
3. Managers
4. Office personnel
5. Senior nurses
2,3,5
Rationale 1: Nursing assistants are often bullied, but are not the main bullies.
Rationale 2: Physicians are among those reported as being the worst bullies.
Rationale 3: Managers are among those reported as being the worst bullies.
Rationale 4: Office personnel are not among those listed as being the worst bullies.
Rationale 5: Senior nurses are among those listed as being the worst bullies.
Global Rationale:
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