While assessing a client, the nurse notes that the client speaks softly when asked a question and rarely looks directly at the nurse. Which communication style is the client exhibiting?
a. aggressive c. individual
b. assertive d. passive
D
The passive communicator is unable to share feelings or needs with others, has difficulty asking for help, and goes along with others without expressing personal opinions. In a health care setting, nurses who have a passive style generally comply with requests made by others but may feel angry that others are taking advantage of them.
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