Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A female client in an anger management group states, 'My doctor tells me I need to get mad more often and not let people tell me what to do. Maybe she thinks I should be more aggressive.' What information should the nurse incorporate in the response to this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The nurse should explain that denying anger and lacking assertiveness can be as problematic as aggressiveness, as it may lead to suppressed emotions and poor coping, aligning with the doctor's advice to express anger appropriately.