Which of the following statements accurately describe how various factors influence communication

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8. A nurse in the rehabilitation division states to her head nurse, Mr. Tyler, "I need the day off and you didn't give it to me!" The head nurse replies, "Well, I wasn't aware you needed the day off, and it isn't possible since staffing is so inadequate." Instead of this exchange, what communication by the nurse would have been more effective?
a. "Mr. Tyler, I placed a request to have August 8th off, but I'm working and I have a doctor's appointment."
b. "Mr. Tyler, I would like to discuss my schedule with you. I requested the 8th of August off for a doctor's appointment. Could I make an appointment?"
c. "Mr. Tyler, I will need to call in on the 8th of August because I have a doctor's appointment."
d. "Mr. Tyler, since you didn't give me the 8th of August off, will I need to find someone to work for me?"

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