Passive-aggressive behavior is demonstrated by the nurse who:
1.
gossips about other people.
2.
constantly complains during shift report.
3.
complains to everyone except the right person.
4.
all of the above.
ANS: 4
All of these are examples of passive-aggressive behavior, which is common among nurses. People who exhibit this behavior are not focused on solving problems and helping others to understand, learn, or change.
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