A Patient Has Identified the Need for Better Anger Management

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has identified the need for better anger management and tells the nurse, "I'm afraid that someday I might explode." What is the best strategy for reducing this patient's fear of losing control?

• A) Talking about these feelings openly and directly
• B) Discussing feelings in general without reference to the patient
• C) Avoiding any discussion concerning feelings until the patient feels comfortable
• D) Reassuring the patient that expressing feelings is the first step to resolving them

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Definitions:

Gender Typing

The process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes deemed appropriate for their gender in their culture.

Masculine

Traits or characteristics traditionally associated with men or the male gender.

Feminine

Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women or girls, often socially constructed rather than inherent.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information related to gender into categories, influencing how individuals perceive and behave.