Tamra is a food service worker in Michigan who has been bedbound with the flu for several days.Which of the following behaviors would NOT be acceptable as she assumes the sick role?
A)She tells her friend that she is grateful for a day off at home.
B)She calls in sick to work
C)She cancels her hair appointment.
D)She is in a bad mood.

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The sick role allows individuals to take a break from their normal responsibilities to recover, but expressing gratitude for illness as a means to avoid work does not align with the concept of responsibly assuming the sick role. Calling in sick, canceling appointments, and experiencing mood changes are all understandable behaviors when someone is ill.

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