Which one of the following would be an example of assertive communication when a nurse is addressing a physician?
A)"You need to check the laboratory results of the client in room 423."
B)"You should visit with the client's family about the upcoming procedure."
C)"I think that you need to be more aware of the situation between the client and his family."
D)"I am concerned that the client does not have adequate pain management."

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Assertive communication involves expressing one's own needs, desires, or opinions in a respectful and clear manner. Choice D, "I am concerned that the client does not have adequate pain management," is an example of assertive communication because it expresses a concern directly and respectfully without blaming or demanding.

Which One of the Following Would Be an Example of Assertive