A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing excruciating pain and requires frequent administration of analgesics.The nurse demonstrates aggressive communication when stating:
A) "Please let me know when you start to have pain."
B) "Let's practice some guided imagery."
C) "Let's try repositioning you."
D) "I will only medicate you every 4 hours."

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Aggressive communication is when a person interacts with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet their own personal needs at the expense of the other.By only medicating a patient every 4 hours for excruciating pain,the nurse meets their own needs at the expense of the patient.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Experiencing