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."

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"I" statements are a form of assertive communication that focuses on the speaker's feelings and experiences without blaming or accusing the other person. Option C, "I feel angry when you come home late without calling," directly expresses the speaker's feelings about the behavior in question, making it the best example of an "I" statement.

While Trying to Control Aggressive Behavior,a Client Asks an Assertiveness