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?

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 in a mental health facility is caring for a client who is upset about the loss of privileges due to repetitive negative behavior. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates the effective use of assertive communication?

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

A student nurse is not able to start an IV after two attempts. Two staff nurses laugh and call the student nurse "stupid." The student nurse reports the staff nurses' behavior to the charge nurse. Which response by the charge nurse is best?

Which are known causes of workplace stress for nurses? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse receives criticism during a performance evaluation by a nursing supervisor. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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 who cares for patients in the emergency department is distressed, fatigued, and frustrated by the demands of the job. Which are appropriate methods for the nurse to renew energy and find meaning in nursing practice? (Select all that apply.)

A student nurse reports having difficulty comprehending the recent concepts discussed in class. The student is determined to seek support from their instructor. When crafting a request for support using an assertive approach, which of the following statements should the student include in their conversation with their instructor? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?