According to the recommended video clip by the NCSBN, appropriate self-disclosure is a part of maintaining professional boundaries. Appropriate self-disclosure includes the following:

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?

The nurse is a member of a quality improvement project team to improve communication when a patient is transferred to another unit. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate to demonstrate positive regard for the team members?

Which three technique(s) should be AVOIDED when the nurse questions patients? (Select all that apply.)

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?

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?

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

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

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

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?