The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, "I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow. How can I help you?" This type of communication is:
a. intrusive.
b. aggressive.
c. closed.
d. assertive.
D
Assertive communication takes a patient's feelings and needs into account, yet honors the patient's rights as an individual.
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A) short-term; high B) long-term; high C) short-term; low D) long-term; low
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A) Health B) Wellness C) Holism D) Host
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