A patient is irritable and complains to the nurse about difficulty sleeping last night. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

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?

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).

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

A graduate nurse experiences reality shock when transitioning to a staff nurse position on an oncology unit. Which of the following would be a reflection of that shock phase?

The nurse provides care for a male patient. When the nurse addresses the patient, which would be most appropriate?

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?

The nurse forms a committee to develop a new policy on visiting hours. Which is NOT one of the three conditions that must be met for effective group development?

A nurse is concerned about making the transition to nursing practice. It is most appropriate for the graduate nurse to take which action?

A nurse attends an education session on effective communication. Which statement, if made by the nurse, indicates an understanding of how imagery may be used to build confidence when communicating with patients and colleagues?