An emergency department nurse, who has worked 10 straight days, is pulled to the psychiatric unit. Which represents a passive–aggressive statement by the emergency department nurse?
A. "Get someone else to work 3 to 11! I've been working 10 days straight, and I need a break!"
B. "Okay. I'll do it," then purposefully leaves paperwork undone when leaving the unit at 11 p.m.
C. "I have worked 10 days straight, and I cannot work tonight. I will work for you tomorrow if you need me."
D. "Yes, I'll do it. Anything to keep peace with the hospital administration is a good thing."
ANS: B
This response is passive–aggressive. The staff nurse's anger is expressed indirectly.
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