RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1800 of 2368

A nurse addresses a peer's hostile behavior directly, but the behavior continues. What should the nurse do next?

  1. Ignore the behavior so that it does not get worse over time on the unit
  2. Notify the nurse supervisor according to the chain of command
  3. Respond to the peer with similar hostility so that the peer will stop
  4. Discuss the peer with other staff on the unit to gain their support
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Correct answer: Notify the nurse supervisor according to the chain of command

If negative behavior continues after a direct attempt to address it, the nurse supervisor is notified through the chain of command.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: Horizontal Aggression. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026