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

A student nurse compiles articles from the internet for a research paper. Which of the following sources should the nurse question?

A nurse manager observing a committee meeting notices that the meeting is tense, while some participants are frustrated and hostile. Deciding to intervene, which of the following statements made by the nurse manager indicates an understanding of the stages of group development?

Which activity, if performed by the nurse, can improve patient safety?

A hospital committee is undergoing a literature review to inform the revisions of a patient care policy. Which action by the committee ensures that the BEST AVAILABLE EVIDENCE is being used to update the policy?

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

A nurse attends an education session on effective communication. Which statement, if made by the nurse, indicates an understanding of how imagery may be used to build confidence when communicating with patients and colleagues?

The nurse cares for a patient who is admitted to the medical unit. The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus, a blood glucose of 420 mg/dL, and a foot ulcer. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is appropriate when giving feedback to this patient?

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

With cancer patients, sometimes the implementation process involves a broader scope than nurses might utilize in different areas of healthcare. The author described some breast cancer patients as being able to shift "from feelings of fear to a sense of strength and calmness." In this instance, this was a result of:

A nurse manager is assembling a committee. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate when building a successful committee?