A female client in an anger management group states, “My doctor tells me I need to get mad more often and not let people tell me what to do. Maybe she thinks I should be more aggressive.” What...

A female client in an anger management group states, “My doctor tells me I need to get mad more often and not let people tell me what to do. Maybe she thinks I should be more aggressive.” What information should the nurse incorporate in the response to this client?

1. Denial of anger and lack of assertiveness can be as serious as aggressiveness.

2. Assertive behavior in women is not culturally acceptable.

3. The client has most likely misinterpreted what the primary health care provider said.

4. The client is trying to gain acceptance by the group.