The nurse sits at a large table in the cafeteria with other nurses who are complaining about the hospital's new policy regarding holiday scheduling.What statement by the nurse demonstrates leadership qualities?

A) "It's easy for management to make these rules because they'll be off for the holidays."
B) "You guys are just a bunch of complainers. You knew nursing required working holidays."
C) "The new policy is not ideal. What ideas do you have for a better approach?"
D) "Why don't you people stop complaining and come up with a few solutions?"

Acknowledging the problem and asking for ideas shows support for the group's concerns but seeks solutions instead of just bringing down morale by complaining.This demonstrates leadership.Joining with the group and complaining about the rules being "easy for management" does not demonstrate leadership skills.Berating the group for complaining will not resolve the situation and does not demonstrate leadership skills.While the idea behind the statement ("come up with new solutions")is good,the words themselves (i.e.,"Why don't you people stop complaining ...")are hostile and do not show leadership skills.