When reading about nursing as a career, a student is interested in learning about violence in the profession. Which statement accurately reflects violence in health care and the profession of nursing?
a. Nursing is the most trusted profession and therefore violence is rare.
b. Health care workers have the highest rates of nonfatal assault injuries in the workplace.
c. Physical violence between peers constitutes lateral violence; however, verbal assault is not recognized as violence.
d. Professional organizations have recognized a need to evaluate all nurses for the risk of committing acts of violence.
ANS: B
Correct: Health care workers have the highest rates of nonfatal assault injuries with violence against emergency room nurses being prevalent.
Incorrect:
a. Nursing is the most trusted profession, but violence is increasing and recognized.
c. Both physical and verbal assaults are considered lateral or horizontal violence.
d. Professional organizations have set forth criteria to address lateral violence and steps to educate staff; however, there is no recommendation that all nurses be evaluated for a risk to commit violent acts. If inappropriate behavior is observed, the organization must determine steps to be taken.
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