An aggressive nurse manager tells a staff nurse she has no business rallying staff to change the schedule. What would be an example of a technique that the staff nurse could use to stand up for her basic human rights?
A. "What is the real reason that you don't want the schedule changed?"
B. "Sounds to me like you're threatened by this change."
C. "Are you upset because you don't want to redo the schedule?"
D. "I have the right to express my opinion about the schedule."
ANS: D
This response reflects the use of standing up for one's basic human rights.
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