A patient who appears to be in pain does not ask the nurse for pain medication because he feels it would upset the nurse. The style of communication that the patient is demonstrating is
A) Passive.
B) Assertive.
C) Aggressive.
D) Demeaning.

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The patient is demonstrating passive communication by not expressing their needs because they fear that it may upset the nurse.

A Patient Who Appears to Be in Pain Does Not