For the past few months Antonio has complained about inadequate staffing on all shifts to the administrator of the nursing home where he works as a nurse
He documented poor patient care, including patients not being fed appropriately and several patients who developed serious bedsores after being left for hours on wet linens without being turned. When the administrator repeatedly refused to make any changes, citing economic reasons, Antonio spoke to a reporter at the local paper about the situation. This action of Antonio's would be considered:
a. unethical. c. whistle-blowing.
b. making trouble. d. unprofessional.
C
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