A Nursing Assistant Tells a Nurse, "I Am Going to Have

Multiple Choice

A nursing assistant tells a nurse, "I am going to have to call in sick tomorrow because I don't have a babysitter." How should the nurse respond to this information?

A) The assistant's sick time is earned and should be used in any way the assistant wishes.
B) The assistant should use personal time, not sick time, for this situation.
C) The assistant's absence will not be a major problem for the unit as long as only one day is missed.
D) It will be okay for the assistant to miss a day because it will help another assistant get overtime wages.