Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the "Centering Technique" discussed in Riley, Chapter 9?

A nurse in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is upset about the loss of privileges due to repetitive negative behavior. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates the effective use of assertive communication?

A nurse is discussing types of communication styles with a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A staff nurse tells the nurse manager about poor communication that is occurring between nurses when a patient is transferred to another unit. Which response by the nurse manager is best?

A nurse is preparing a presentation on heart health at a community center for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate learning?

A nurse is reviewing communication styles. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as being exhibited by an aggressive communicator?

A nurse is designing a poster presentation for staff nurses about therapeutic communication. Which of the following techniques should the nurse include?

The nurse is a member of a quality improvement project team to improve communication when a patient is transferred to another unit. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate to demonstrate positive regard for the team members?

Which of the following statements made by the nurse best represents the "A" in the CARE confrontation?

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:

While nursing students are preparing for a major test, the instructor reminds them to take short breaks while studying to relax. The instructor also reminds them that one of the main blockades to relaxation related to a lack of self-care can be symbolized by the acronym HALT. The nursing student writes down four words starting with those letters, but feels one is incorrect. As a fellow nursing student, you help your peer to understand which one of the following is not a part of the HALT acronym?