The Day Shift Nurses and Night Shift Nurses Are in Clear

question 32

Multiple Choice

The day shift nurses and night shift nurses are in clear opposition regarding the responsibilities that each shift should be assigned. This opposition has created a "we-they" distinction on the unit. This is an example of which phenomenon?

• A) Distancing
• B) Suppression
• C) Group withdrawal
• D) Unification

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