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Title: The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, I know you are concerned about ...
Post by: eliza20 on Jan 18, 2018
The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, I know you are concerned about your surgery tomorrow. How can I help you? What type of communication is this?
 
  a. Intrusive
  b. Aggressive
  c. Closed
  d. Assertive


Title: The nurse considers the feelings and needs of a patient by stating, I know you are concerned about ...
Post by: dalj;a on Jan 18, 2018
ANS: D
Assertive communication takes a patient's feelings and needs into account, yet honors the patient's rights as an individual.