A nurse is a member of a community health advisory board. The nurse fosters collaboration and cooperation among group members. What maintenance role has the nurse taken in this group?

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?

A nurse is leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective communication among family members?

The charge nurse informs a staff nurse that it is her turn to float to another unit. Which response by the staff nurse is aggressive?

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?

A nurse manager asks an intensive care unit nurse to work an additional 8 hours after a 12-hour night shift. The nurse is exhausted and does not believe he can provide safe care. Which statement, if made by the nurse, would be most appropriate?

A client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. What is the element of confrontation that the nurse should do first?

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation for a group of staff nurses about factors influencing communication. Which of the following factors should the nurse include when discussing cognitive factors?

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?

Which nurse has achieved generative balance?

A nurse educator teaches a staff nurse how to say no effectively. Which statement, if made by the staff nurse, indicates an understanding of the instructions?