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?

The nurse receives criticism during a performance evaluation by a nursing supervisor. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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

Which nurse has achieved generative balance?

Four nurses are working as a group to develop a new policy related to personal requests for scheduling. One nurse is quiet and rarely adds to the group discussion. Which action by the other staff nurses is best?

The nurse is interviewing a Native American client. It is most important for the nurse to take which action?

Which of the following is a common American value that interferes with the nurse’s recognition and appreciation of healthcare beliefs and behaviors of diverse cultures?

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

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.

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

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?