A Staff Nurse,who Was Fired for Reporting Patient Abuse to the Appropriate

A staff nurse,who was fired for reporting patient abuse to the appropriate state agency,files a whistleblower lawsuit against the former employer.What reason would the court provide to uphold a valid whistleblower suit claiming retaliation by the nurse?

A) Previously reported the complaint, in writing, to hospital administration.
B) Threatened to give full details of the patient abuse to local media sources.
C) Was discharged after three unsuccessful attempts at progressive discipline had failed.
D) Had organized, before filing the complaint, a work stoppage action by fellow employees.