A Nurse Demonstrates Assertive Behavior by Doing Which of the Following

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse demonstrates assertive behavior by doing which of the following?

• A) When a patient asks the nurse to stop and feed the patient's cats on the way home, the nurse frowns but agrees to do so.
• B) The nurse feels the team leader's assignment is unfair, so the nurse drops hints to coworkers about feelings of unfairness.
• C) When the patient asks about the nurse's personal life, the nurse answers the questions out of fear of not being liked for not answering.
• D) When working with a patient who is critical of the nurse, the nurse sits down with the patient and listens attentively to the patient's concerns.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders in the mental health profession.

Ego-Syntonic

Psychological thoughts and behaviors in alignment with an individual's self-image or attitudes, often perceived as natural or appropriate by the person.

Ego Control

is a psychological concept regarding the regulation or restraint of impulses, desires, or emotions by the ego.

Endogenous Opioid System

A complex neural system in the body that includes neurotransmitters and receptors, playing a key role in pain modulation, stress response, and emotional regulation.