A nurse reports for night duty and mentions that she feels very tired. The staff members comment that she looks very pale. The nurse decides that she needs to go home and reports off sick. According to Suchman (1979), the nurse is in which stage?

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The nurse is in the sick role stage as she has recognized and acknowledged her illness or symptoms and has decided to seek help by reporting off sick. During this stage, individuals are exempted from their usual social roles and responsibilities and are expected to comply with their medical regimen to recover.

A Nurse Reports for Night Duty and Mentions That She