A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital for terminating an employee for excessive tardiness and absenteeism. The defendant's attorney has contacted nurses who worked with this employee to testify in the case. Which statements would best support the defendant's case?

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Rationale 1: This statement is rather neutral, gives little information about the case, and would not support either side.
Rationale 2: This case exemplifies a pattern of absenteeism that supports the hospital's case (the defendant) against the employee.
Rationale 3: The defendant in this case is the hospital. This statement indicates that there may be a pattern of tardiness.
Rationale 4: This statement supports the case of the employee who filed the suit who is the plaintiff in this action.
Rationale 5: This statement supports the defendant hospital's allegation of excessive absenteeism.

A Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against the Hospital for Terminating