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 exam 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 exam 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 exam 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 exam to study for.You never win at bingo anyway" is aggressive.The statement "OK.If your bingo meAnswer 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.

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