Two clients are roommates in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Client A, who had been missing her gold locket, notices Client B wearing it several days later
Which behavioral response should the nurse expect Client A to display if she were nonassertive?
A) Ignore the situation.
B) Discuss the situation with her nurse and develop a plan of action.
C) Immediately approach Client B and pull the necklace off her neck.
D) Offer to wash Client B's clothing for her and then "accidentally" spill bleach in the water.
A
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