Question

While trying to control aggressive behavior, a client asks an assertiveness training nurse to give an example of an "I statement." Which of the following statements is the best example of this assertive communication technique?

A. "I would like to know why you came home late without calling me."
B. "I hate it when you think you can just come home late without calling anyone to let them know where you are."
C. "I feel angry when you come home late without calling."
D. "I think you don't care about me, because if you did, you'd call me if you were planning on coming home late."

Answer 1

A. "I would like to know why you came home late without calling me."

Step-by-step explanation:

Statement A, "I would like to know why you came home late without calling me.", is the best example of an assertive communication technique that expresses the concerns of the client in an honest and straightforward way without sounding rude, aggressive or jumping into conclusion quickly. In this way, the right of the other person would be respected while the client expresses his. The rest statements given as examples contain words that suggest aggression, such as “hate”, “angry”.