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 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 client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. Using the CARE method of confrontation, what should the nurse do first?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an assertive right?

An experienced nurse is supervising a student nurse in an acute care setting. Which statement, if made by the experienced nurse, would be most appropriate to help the student nurse establish credibility with other nurses on the unit?

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

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative

Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? Select all that apply.

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

The nurse cares for a patient with urinary incontinence after a stroke. Which response by the nurse is best?

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?