An External Factor That Affects Violence in Hospitals Is The

question 15

Multiple Choice

An external factor that affects violence in hospitals is the:

• A) availability of handguns.
• B) growing acceptance of drug use by health professionals.
• C) inability of facilities to screen employees properly.
• D) increasing number of patients with mental illness.

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