Which statements would alert a nurse manager that a unit conflict has become disruptive? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A) "I won't stop until I have gotten her fired."
B) "He doesn't fight fairly."
C) "I've almost forgotten what started this; I just focused on beating her."
D) "I am going to win this argument."
E) "He is so wrong; he just has to go."

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1. Conflict that is focused on reduction, defeat, or elimination of the opponent is disruptive.
2. Competitive conflict follows a set of rules. When rules are ignored, the conflict becomes disruptive.
3. Focus on defeating the opponent is disruptive.
4. In competitive conflict, the focus is on winning, not on defeating or eliminating the opponent.
5. An urge to eliminate the competitor is reflective of the competition becoming disruptive.

Which Statements Would Alert a Nurse Manager That a Unit