A staff nurse works for 10 days straight when a nurse manager asks her to work a double shift. Which represents a passive–aggressive response by the staff 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 leaving tasks undone when she leaves 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 staff is a good thing, I guess."
B
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