The nurse is using assertive communication skills to express self rights, when stating:
a. "I shield others from my anger.". c. "I am avoiding di-rect confrontation.".
b. "I do not compro-mise.". d. "I am responsible for what I say.".
D
When you use an assertive communication style, you send the message that you will take re-sponsibility for the consequences of both your words and your actions. Assertive individuals of-ten compromise and may confront people directly about issues. Assertive individuals express anger appropriately rather than shielding others or repressing the feeling. The other statements do not express an assertive communication style.
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