A nurse is preparing a poster presentation for a group of staff nurses about factors influencing communication. Which of the following factors should the nurse include when discussing cognitive factors?

The nurse forms a committee to develop a new policy on visiting hours. Which is NOT one of the three conditions that must be met for effective group development?

A nurse educator teaches a staff nurse how to say no effectively. Which statement, if made by the staff nurse, indicates an understanding of the instructions?

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

A client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. What is the element of confrontation that the nurse should do first?

The nurse evaluates care provided by a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). The nurse determines that the LPN/LVN has high evaluation anxiety if which is observed?

Which of the following steps should the nurse take before breaking bad news to a patient and/or their family? Select all that apply.

A new blood glucose bedside monitoring system is introduced at a staff meeting. A nurse who has previously used this system remembers that the meter would show error messages frequently. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?

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

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about communicating with clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to enhance communication?

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