Question 1

A nurse should assign which nursing diagnosis to a client needing assistance with assertiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Disturbed personal identity 
B) Disturbed thought processes 
C) Defensive coping 
D) Impaired verbal communication 
A) Disturbed personal identity 
B) Disturbed thought processes 
C) Defensive coping 
D) Impaired verbal communication

Question 2

During an assertiveness training group,a client admits to aggressive behaviors.The client asks for suggestions for how to become more assertive and less aggressive.Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

Accepted Answer

A) "Several techniques,including meditation and progressive muscle relaxation,appear helpful." 
B) "There's not much that can be done about aggressive behavior because of biological responses." 
C) "Certain types of medications have been proven effective in promoting assertive communication." 
D) "There are several techniques,including 'I' statements,role-playing,and thought stopping,that can help promote assertive behaviors and decrease aggressive behaviors." 
A) "Several techniques,including meditation and progressive muscle relaxation,appear helpful." 
B) "There's not much that can be done about aggressive behavior because of biological responses." 
C) "Certain types of medications have been proven effective in promoting assertive communication." 
D) "There are several techniques,including 'I' statements,role-playing,and thought stopping,that can help promote assertive behaviors and decrease aggressive behaviors."

Exam 14: Assertiveness Training

A nurse should assign which nursing diagnosis to a client needing assistance with assertiveness?

During an assertiveness training group,a client admits to aggressive behaviors.The client asks for suggestions for how to become more assertive and less aggressive.Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

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