Which Characteristic of an Inpatient Unit Organizational Culture Predisposes the Highest

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic of an inpatient unit organizational culture predisposes the highest risk for patient violence and aggression?

• A) Staff behaving in an authoritarian manner
• B) High degree of structural flexibility
• C) Feeling of safety among patients
• D) Bland colors used in decor

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