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A student nurse is not able to start an IV after two attempts. Two staff nurses laugh and call the student nurse "stupid." The student nurse reports the staff nurses' behavior to the charge nurse. Which response by the charge nurse is best?

"This is an example of verbal abuse and is inappropriate."

"You just need more practice starting IVs."

"The staff nurses did not mean to hurt your feelings."

"I think the nurses were just joking to relieve stress."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Verbal abuse is unacceptable and should be addressed to ensure a respectful and supportive work environment.

B. This response does not acknowledge the inappropriateness of the staff nurses’ behavior.

C. Minimizing the behavior as unintentional does not address the issue of verbal abuse.

D. Jokes at the expense of others are not acceptable, and attributing the behavior to stress dismisses the impact of verbal abuse.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Briefly stating a reason and suggesting a solution is an effective and assertive way to say no.

B. Providing a detailed excuse is unnecessary and can be seen as over-explaining.

C. Projecting the voice and giving several excuses can come off as defensive and unassertive.

D. Hesitation and avoiding eye contact undermine the effectiveness of saying no.

A. Offering false reassurance B. Offering sympathy C. Providing a passive response D. Showing disapproval

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The nurse's response offers false reassurance, which can minimize the client's feelings and concerns without addressing the underlying issue.

B. The response does not express sympathy; it instead aims to reassure without empathy.

C. The response is not passive; it actively tries to reassure the client, albeit ineffectively.

D. The response does not show disapproval; it attempts to comfort.

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A student nurse is not able to start an IV after two attempts. Two staff nurses laugh and call the student nurse "stupid." The student nurse reports the staff nurses' behavior to the charge nurse. Which response by the charge nurse is best?

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