Which of the following is an assertive response to being embarrassed by another nurse in front of a family?
a. "I feel you are out of line"
b. "When you yell at me in front of family members, I feel very humiliated"
c. "You are so insensitive to my feelings"
d. "Could you just shut up?"
B
Response B is an example of an assertive response. It describes the situation and the person's feelings. Responses A, C, and D all are aggressive responses.
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