A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?

An on-duty nurse discovers that a colleague is stealing medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do?

A nurse checks with assistive personnel on the unit throughout the shift to determine if they are completing tasks. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following rights of delegation?

A nurse is preparing to collect health history data during a client's admission. Which of the following questions should the nurse use to promote this discussion?

A nurse is trying to encourage a client with paraplegia who is depressed and not adhering to the treatment program to join a support group. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. The client asks about his medications and their effects. The nurse asks the client why he needs to know this. Which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the nurse using?

A nurse is providing care to a client who is on strict bed rest following surgery. The nurse assists the patient to the bedside commode and the client sustains an injury to the operative area. Which of the following types of torts has the nurse committed?

A nurse is caring for a client whose informed consent form has been signed in preparation for a procedure. The client states, "I have decided not to have the procedure." Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse using the principle-based approach to client care seeks to avoid causing harm to clients in all situations. What is this principle known as?

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?

A nurse is meeting with a client who has been treated at a substance use disorder clinic for three months. The client has had two follow up appointments at the clinic since their first visit, has attended a community-based peer support group twice weekly, and has taken their prescribed medication as directed. The nurse is discussing the effectiveness of these interventions with the client. The nurse is completing which of the following phases of the nursing process?