The PMHNP is working with a married couple who are having trouble communicating. The wife wants to ask for things

from the husband, but she doesn’t want to be perceived as a nag. The husband wants to tell the wife that he needs alone time, but doesn’t want to hurt her feelings. Which PRETEND technique can the PMHNP use with the couple?

A.   Ask the husband what he thinks the wife would say about his behavior

B.   Ask the couple to engage in negotiation

C.   Tell the husband to call the wife a nag three times a d ay

D.   A & C