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A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to use when declining leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

"I decline the opportunity at this time."

"It's just not the right time for me to do this."

"Everyone knows there are others who can chair this committee better than me."

"Can you tell me why you chose me?"

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. This statement is clear, direct, and assertive.

B. This statement is somewhat assertive but less direct.

C. This statement deflects responsibility and undermines the nurse's own abilities.

D. This statement does not directly decline the offer and shifts the focus to the reason for selection.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Ethics is a core competency in IPE, focusing on understanding and respecting professional roles and responsibilities.

B. Curriculum Development is not one of the core competencies for IPE.

C. Shared Responsibility is a key competency in IPE, emphasizing collaborative roles in patient care.

D. Communication is a fundamental IPE competency for effective teamwork and collaboration among professionals.

A. Clarification B. Providing Information C. Summarizing D. Confrontation

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clarification helps the nurse understand the client's feelings and concerns by rephrasing or restating what the client has said.

B. Providing information would involve giving details about the procedure, not exploring the client's feelings.

C. Summarizing involves pulling together the main points of a discussion, rather than exploring specific concerns.

D. Confrontation involves addressing discrepancies or conflicts in a client's statements or behavior, which is not applicable in this situation.

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A nurse is rehearsing assertive communication approaches to use when declining leadership of a nursing department committee. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

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