A client presented for a pre-op appointment. At the appointment, the wife states that the husband has been giving her the cold shoulder ever since the surgery was scheduled. The nurse knows this behavior to be:
a. denial c. passive-aggressive
b. defensive d. hidden agenda
C
Passive-aggressive tendencies are negative or aggressive feelings expressed indirectly or displayed by an unwillingness to cooperate. Some behaviors seen in passive aggressive individuals are pouting, giving the cold shoulder, giving the silent treatment, stubbornness, intentional forgetfulness, or tardiness.
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