A client continually waits more than an hour before being seen at the mental health clinic. The client approaches the nurse and states, "When I have to wait for more than an hour to be seen, I feel like my time is not important."
The nurse recognizes this as what type of behavior?
A. Aggressive behavior
B. Assertive behavior
C. Passive–aggressive behavior
D. Passive behavior
ANS: B
This response is assertive. The client is openly expressing feelings and attempting to correct a stressful situation.
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