Jim Tanaka Is a New Nurse Who Has Repeatedly Witnessed

Multiple Choice

Jim Tanaka is a new nurse who has repeatedly witnessed Ellen Jones, the head nurse on his floor, failing to wash her hands, improperly disposing of used needles, and otherwise violating the hospital's rules for safety. After much thought and worry, he decides that he is obligated to come forward and report this organizational misconduct to the hospital administration. What will happen if Jim comes forward as a whistleblower?

A) Jim must gather a large group of supportive patients if he wants to keep his job.
B) Jim's job will only be protected if he has a supportive hospital board of directors.
C) Jim's job will be protected by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
D) Because of the extreme nursing shortage, Jim's job will be protected.