An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) "suffers in silence" instead of speaking up about an unfair assignment to the charge RN. This is an example of which of the following communication styles? Aggressive Indirectly aggressive Passive Assertive

Passive Communication

Explanation:

Communication is the deliverance of a message, thought or feeling through speak, writing, behavior or any other form. There are three types of communication that exists and these are:

Aggressive communication: This is a confrontational approach and the persons involved are often left uncomfortable. It is often hostile and leaves out the other parties to make any decision for themselves. This person will defend their rights at the cost of others. In some cases there is some effective here but it must be used as a last resort. Passive communication: This is an uncomfortable position for the person that should be communicating and is not. These people will ignore their rights on the basis of not causing a fuss and will suffer a lot of emotional trauma in the mean time. More likely than not the issues is not resolved and the person could only leave the situation for a change. This is the least effective form of communication but the most peaceful for the other party. Assertive communication: This is the more logical approach that involves mature expression of feelings, demand of rights and considerations for the other parties' thoughts, rights and feelings. This is the most desired way to handle a situation but it is not always effective. The take away from this is that one's dignity and self respect is left in tact and the message was sent across without discomfort or aggression.

In this case the UAP that suffers in silence is exhibiting Passive Communication.