A patient's plan of care includes this nursing diagnosis: Impaired verbal communication related to lack of assertiveness skills.To include the patient in prioritizing this problem, what statement should the nurse make to the patient?

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This statement asks the patient about their level of motivation in addressing the problem of impaired verbal communication. It allows the patient to prioritize the problem and take ownership of their plan of care. The other options may be helpful, but they do not directly address the patient's motivation for improving their communication skills.

A Patient's Plan of Care Includes This Nursing Diagnosis: Impaired