A nurse is discussing types of communication styles with a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?

The nurse receives criticism during a performance evaluation by a nursing supervisor. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The patient asks the nurse to explain why computers are needed in healthcare. Which response by the nurse is best?

Which statement, if made by the nurse, could positively affect the course of the patient's situation by suggestibility (i.e., placebo)?

The nurse questions a patient with hypertension before developing a teaching plan. Which question, if asked by the nurse, is most appropriate?

A client who has a femur fracture states, "I can't stay in this bed any longer. I need to get home so I can take care of my family." The nurse responds, "You have talked about your family several times. Can you tell me more about your specific concerns?" Which type of therapeutic communication response is the nurse using?

Emotional Intelligence includes four key domains: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Competence, and Relationship Management. Which of the following behaviors exhibited by a student demonstrates Self-Management?

The nurse prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A staff nurse tells the nurse manager about poor communication that is occurring between nurses when a patient is transferred to another unit. Which response by the nurse manager is best?

The nurse needs to obtain a health history from a Spanish-speaking patient. Which action by the nurse is best?