The nurse is taking a spiritual history from a patient with a terminal illness. Using the FICA tool, which question(s), if asked by the nurse, would be appropriate?

Which nurse is being fully present with the patient to provide spiritual care?

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?

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 nurse cares for a patient with urinary incontinence after a stroke. Which response by the nurse is best?

The client-nurse helping relationship is established for the benefit of:

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 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 nurse wants to remain hopeful and optimistic when working with hospice patients. Which would be appropriate affirmations for the nurse to use?

The nurse manager asks the staff nurse to work an extra shift. Which response by the staff nurse is assertive and based on rational beliefs?

With cancer patients, sometimes the implementation process involves a broader scope than nurses might utilize in different areas of healthcare. The author described some breast cancer patients as being able to shift from feelings of fear to a sense of strength and calmness. In this instance, this was a result of: