During his most recent performance appraisal, a nurse has been told by his supervisor that he tends to adopt a passive-aggressive communication style when he is in particularly stressful situations
Which of the following is typical of passive-aggressive communication?
A) The nurse tends to be passive with supervisors and managers but aggressive when communicating with coworkers.
B) The nurse often makes sarcastic comments when he is under stress.
C) The nurse has an inconsistent communication style that changes when he experiences job stress.
D) The nurse has a fear of conflict and tends to avoid direct confrontation whenever possible.
B
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