According to Riley, which of the following best describes the generation comprising of 55% of Western society's workforce, characterized by idealism, workaholism, whose strength can be assisting with consensus building and mentoring?

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure. Which statement, if made by the nurse, demonstrates respect for the client?

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?

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?

A new nurse who is anxious about an upcoming evaluation with the nurse manager asks a mentor for advice. Which approach should the mentor recommend to control evaluation anxiety?

The nurse cares for a patient who is hospitalized on the 1-year anniversary of the death of her husband. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is most appropriate?

A nurse is concerned about making the transition to nursing practice. It is most appropriate for the graduate nurse to take which action?

The nurse cares for an adult client diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following is essential in building mutuality in the nurse-client relationship?

The nurse needs to obtain a health history from a Spanish-speaking patient. Which action by the nurse is best?

The nurse receives criticism during a performance evaluation by a nursing supervisor. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?