A client on an inpatient unit is angry with a peer.During lunch,when the peer is not looking,the client spits into his soup.How would the nurse document this interaction?
A)"Client is displaying assertive behaviors."
B)"Client is displaying aggressive behaviors."
C)"Client is displaying passive behaviors."
D)"Client is displaying passive-aggressive behaviors."

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The client's behavior can be considered as passive-aggressive because they are not directly confronting the peer and expressing their anger, but instead resorting to a covert action that is meant to harm them.

A Client on an Inpatient Unit Is Angry with a Peer.During