A staff nurse who was fired for reporting client abuse to the appropriate state agency files a whistleblower lawsuit against the former employer.Reasons that the court would use in upholding a valid whistleblower suit claiming retaliation include that the nurse:
A) Had previously reported the complaint, in writing, to hospital administration.
B) Had threatened to give full details of the client 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.
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