The nurse interprets assertive behavior as
a. apologetic. c. direct.
b. coercive. d. self-denying.
C
A person exhibiting assertive behavior would express his or her true feelings in an honest, direct manner. An assertive person's behavior respects others and is not coercive or self-denying or self-depreciating in any manner. Assertive persons accept compliments and criticism and are not excessively apologetic but have self-respect for their thoughts and actions.
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