The nurse manager leads a staff meeting to inform team members about an upcoming unit reorganization. Which staff nurse's behavior demonstrates passive resistance to the change?
A)Threatening to quit if the reorganization is put into action
B)Standing up during the meeting and stating, "This is stupid and won't work!"
C)Listening quietly and making suggestions for implementation
D)Being silent at the meeting but frequently calling in sick during implementation

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Passive resistance to change is often demonstrated through indirect actions, such as increased absenteeism, rather than open confrontation or verbal disagreement. In this case, being silent during the meeting but frequently calling in sick during the implementation phase is a form of passive resistance, as it avoids direct confrontation while still undermining the change process.

The Nurse Manager Leads a Staff Meeting to Inform Team