A nurse manager is collaborating with a committee to develop a new policy. One of the nurses in the committee is loud and talkative. Another nurse is quiet, using few words and seldom participates in the discussion. The nurse manager should respond to these dynamics considering which of the following?

Talkative nurses threaten group efficiency and must be replaced.

The quiet nurse should be compelled by the manager to speak.

Quiet nurses are most likely uncommitted and apathetic.

The talkative nurse may need time to process their ideas aloud.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Valuing diverse communication styles enhances group dynamics and promotes inclusivity and creativity.

B.   Forcing participation may create discomfort and inhibit the quiet nurse's contributions, hindering group effectiveness.
C.   Assuming lack of commitment based on communication style is unfair and may overlook valuable insights.
D.   Recognizing and allowing different communication styles ensures all voices are heard, maximizing the committee's effectiveness.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. This statement focuses on avoiding failure in the future and may not provide immediate reassurance or empowerment to the student.
B. This statement acknowledges the student's current emotional state and promotes a sense of equilibrium.
C. Affirming current health status promotes positive self-perception and well-being.

D. Affirming capability reinforces self-confidence and resilience, empowering the student to overcome challenges.

A. The LPN/LVN is not concerned about how the nurse is evaluating performance. B. The LPN/LVN blames external factors if performance is inadequate or poor. C. The LPN/LVN compares self-performance to how other nurses are performing. D. The LPN/LVN focuses on the actual tasks rather than thinking about self- performance.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Lack of concern about evaluation suggests low evaluation anxiety.

B. Blaming external factors may indicate a coping mechanism rather than evaluation anxiety.
C. Comparing self-performance to others suggests a concern about evaluation and potential anxiety.
D. Focusing on tasks rather than self-performance may indicate task-oriented behavior rather than evaluation anxiety.

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A nursing student is feeling overwhelmed. Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective affirmation?

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

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?

Correct Answer is C

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Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?