A Patient Has Identified the Need for Better Anger Management

Multiple Choice

A patient has identified the need for better anger management and tells the nurse, "I'm afraid that someday I might explode." What is the best strategy for reducing this patient's fear of losing control?

A) Talking about these feelings openly and directly
B) Discussing feelings in general without reference to the patient
C) Avoiding any discussion concerning feelings until the patient feels comfortable
D) Reassuring the patient that expressing feelings is the first step to resolving them