The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to obtain temperatures on four patients and report abnormal findings immediately. Two hours later the nurse discovers that one of the patients had a fever that was not reported. The nurse is upset with the nursing assistant. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is concrete and specifically explains the nurse's feelings?
"You have made me so angry. Why did you not report the fever to me?"
"You must have misunderstood. I wanted to know about any elevated temperatures."
"I am disappointed because you did not follow my directions."
"I am not dissatisfied with your performance, because we all make mistakes."
The Correct Answer is C
A. This statement expresses anger but is not constructive or specific about the issue.
B. This statement implies the misunderstanding was the assistant’s fault but is not concrete about the specific issue.
C. This statement is clear, specific, and explains the nurse's feelings about not following directions.
D. This statement minimizes the issue and does not specifically address the nurse's feelings.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Delaying important information is not demonstrating genuine concern and can cause more distress.
B. Informing the patient about a medication error and advising on symptoms to report shows honesty and care for patient safety.
C. Providing false reassurance is not a genuine expression of concern and can undermine trust.
D. Providing a placebo instead of addressing pain is unethical and does not demonstrate concern for the patient’s well-being.
Correct Answer is ["A","B","C"]
Explanation
A. Aggressive communicators often try to control the conversation to dominate others.
B. Aggressive communicators frequently interrupt others to assert their dominance.
C. Aggressive communicators tend to blame others for misunderstandings, not taking responsibility for communication breakdowns.
D. Anxiousness about how their message will be received is more characteristic of passive communicators.
E. Advocating for their rights as well as the rights of others is characteristic of assertive communicators, not aggressive ones.
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