Which behavior indicates that a nurse who is forced to confront a conflict situation is using a submissive approach to communication?
a. Sets up a one-on-one meeting at a specific time
b. Confronts the other person loudly and in front of an audience
c. Refers the problem to a supervisor
d. Uses the incident as a threat
C
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