A nursing student's mother states, "I need you to watch your younger siblings while I play bingo." The nursing student had planned to prepare for a unit examination. An assertive approach would be to say
A) "What you're asking isn't fair. I have an examination to study for. You never win at bingo anyway."
B) "OK. If your bingo means more to you than my passing a big exam, I'll watch the kids."
C) "I'll make a deal with you. I'll watch the kids if you'll cook my favorite meal tomorrow night."
D) "I'm sorry, but I won't be able to babysit. I have an examination tomorrow. I need the time tonight to study."

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Telling the mother, "I'm sorry, but I won't be able to babysit. I have an examination tomorrow. I need the time tonight to study" is honest and protects the nursing student's rights. Stating "What you're asking isn't fair. I have an examination to study for. You never win at bingo anyway" is aggressive. The statement "OK. If your bingo means more to you than my passing a big exam, I'll watch the kids" is passive aggressive. "I'll make a deal with you. I'll watch the kids if you'll cook my favorite meal tomorrow night" is manipulative.

A Nursing Student's Mother States, "I Need You to Watch