The nurse sits at a large table in the cafeteria with other nurses who are complaining about the hospital's new policy regarding holiday scheduling. What statement by the nurse demonstrates leadership qualities?
a. "It's easy for management to make these rules because they'll be off for the holidays."
b. "You guys are just a bunch of complainers. You knew nursing required working holidays."
c. "The new policy is not ideal. What ideas do you have for a better approach?"
d. "Why don't you people stop complaining and come up with a few solutions?"
ANS: C
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