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?

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?

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

A new graduate nurse feels that the staff nurses are not empathetic and do not provide reassurance or positive feedback. Which action by the graduate nurse is appropriate?

The home health nurse cares for a patient who is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which response(s) and behavior(s) by the nurse would indicate that bonding between nurse and patient has occurred? (Select all that apply).

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 prepares to obtain a health history from a hospitalized patient. Which action by the nurse is 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?

Which of the following steps should the nurse take before breaking bad news to a patient and/or their family? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who states, "I have got to get out of this hospital! They have found my address and are coming for my family!" The nurse responds, "Don't worry, no one will harm your family." Which of the following types of communication breakdown does this response represent?

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