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?

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?

A new blood glucose bedside monitoring system is introduced at a staff meeting. A nurse who has previously used this system remembers that the meter would show error messages frequently. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?

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

The nurse evaluates care provided by a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). The nurse determines that the LPN/LVN has high evaluation anxiety if which is observed?

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure. Which statement, if made by the nurse, demonstrates respect for the client?

The nurse manager forms a committee to review and recommend patient care products. Which action, if taken by the nurse manager, is most appropriate?

Which of the following statements made by the nurse best demonstrates the "S" in the DESC script?

A patient asks the nurse to make a decision for her about whether or not to continue taking hormone replacement therapy (estrogen). Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The nurse cares for a patient who is admitted to the medical unit. The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus, a blood glucose of 420 mg/dL, and a foot ulcer. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is appropriate when giving feedback to this patient?

The nurse questions a patient with hypertension before developing a teaching plan. Which question, if asked by the nurse, is most appropriate?