The PMHNP determines that the patient is beginning to understand when he states?
. A middle-aged man who works over 50 hours a week is being seen for depression and anger management. He states, “I am even more frustrated when I come home and my wife wants to argue about stupid stuff. All I want to do is come home, take a shower, and eat. Is that too much to ask?” The PMHNP explains that people can be assertive, aggressive, and passive. She encourages the patient to be more assertive and begins role-play with assertive training. The PMHNP determines that the patient is beginning to understand when he states:
| A. | “I am tired, I work very hard all day to support you and this family!” | |
| B. | “I come home and all you do is argue, but I don’t care.” | |
| C. | “I don’t know what I did. Why are you acting like this?!” | |
| D. | “I feel frustrated when I come home and we argue.” |