When Assessing a Patient's Social Skills, Which Remark Would Serve

question 21

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient's social skills, which remark would serve the nurse best?

• A) "It sounds as if you need to develop some assertiveness skills."
• B) "Describe an example of a time when you felt uncomfortable in a social situation."
• C) "It is not easy to be assertive. We can role-play some situations to give you practice."
• D) "What do you plan to do the next time you find yourself in an uncomfortable social situation?"

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Definitions:

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