A nurse is working with a client who has frequent angry outbursts when he becomes frustrated. Which statement by the nurse is a true statement about anger?

Choice A reason: Less assertiveness does not address anger’s neurobiology. Anger involves amygdala-driven norepinephrine and glutamate surges, and reducing assertiveness may suppress healthy expression, not resolve underlying neural hyperactivity, making this statement inaccurate for anger management. Choice B reason: Suppressing anger is not positive, as it increases amygdala-driven stress and cortisol, potentially worsening emotional dysregulation. Healthy anger expression engages prefrontal cortex modulation, and suppression can exacerbate neural imbalances, making this statement false. Choice C reason: Anger is a normal emotion, driven by amygdala activation and norepinephrine release. When channeled constructively, it engages prefrontal cortex regulation, facilitating conflict resolution by addressing underlying issues, making this a true and therapeutic statement about anger’s role. Choice D reason: Punching a wall is destructive, escalating amygdala-driven aggression and norepinephrine surges without resolving conflict. It risks reinforcing maladaptive neural pathways, increasing impulsivity, and does not engage prefrontal cortex for healthy anger management, making this false.