A nurse has identified the following nursing diagnosis: "ineffective communication R/T lack of assertiveness skills AEB inability to state needs." Which statement encourages the client to acknowledge the priority of this problem?
A. "Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or others?"
B. "With whom are you least assertive?"
C. "On a scale of 1 to 10, rank the importance of being assertive."
D. "When are you available to attend the assertiveness training class?"
ANS: C
This nursing statement encourages the client to objectively evaluate the priority of being assertive. It is important in patient-centered care for the client to prioritize his or her goals for treatment.
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