The nurse needs to communicate information about a client's status to a physician. Which approach demonstrates assertive communication by the nurse?
1. "You need to check the laboratory results of the client in room 423."
2. "You should visit with the client's family about the upcoming procedure."
3. "We need to be more aware of the situation among the client and the client's family."
4. "I am concerned that the client does not have adequate pain management."
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: An important characteristic of assertive communication includes the use of "I" statements versus "you" statements. "You" statements place blame and put the listener in a defensive position.
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