A Latino American female client refuses to participate in an assertiveness training group in the inpatient psychiatric unit. How should a nurse interpret this client's reaction in terms of culture?
A) A lack of future orientation causes the client to not see the value of these techniques.
B) High levels of emotionality and aggressiveness are common in this culture, making it difficult for the client to master these skills.
C) Assertiveness techniques may not be in line with her definition of the female role.
D) Religious prohibitions on psychiatric treatment cause the client to refuse group therapy.
C
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