1. Nursing and Therapeutic Communications
... best in this situation. Passive or aggressive responses are another kind of response the nurse wants to try and avoid. Passive responses avoid conflict and sidestep issues, causing feelings of depression, sadness, hopelessness, and powerlessness. Aggressive response provoke confrontation at the patient's expense, and causes feelings of anger and resentment. While confronting the patient over conflicting issues is a positive skill to ... ...
- Word Count: 3188
- Approx Pages: 13
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate