The nurse is counseling a client couple who are trying to reconcile and hold their marriage together
During therapy the wife states, "It's so heartless when he spends all his weekend time with his friends instead of his family. He makes me want to hurt him back." Using concepts from assertiveness training and effective communication techniques, the nurse implements which of the following interventions after hearing the wife's remarks?
A) Teach the client to make "I" statements.
B) Ask the wife to provide details about what she means by "all his time."
C) Ask the husband to discuss why he spends so much time with his friends.
D) Encourage the wife to express exactly what she wants her husband to do on weekends.
Ans: A
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Assertiveness skills are an effective method for controlling aggression by teaching clients appropriate tools for meeting their needs without infringing on the rights of others. The client can be taught about making "I" statements ("I feel hurt by your remarks") instead of "you" statements ("You hurt my feelings") to avoid making judgments by relating feelings rather than opinions and to develop better listening skills.
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