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?

A nurse manager has set a goal to improve professional communication on the unit. The staff nurses have attended a session on how to distinguish between expressing opinions and giving advice. Which statement, if made by a staff nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed?

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

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?

A new nurse wants feedback from the other more experienced nurses on the unit. Which request for feedback, if made by the new nurse, would be most appropriate?

A nurse instructs colleagues about the use of humor with patients. Which statement, if made by a colleague, indicates that the teaching is effective?

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?

A new nurse who is anxious about an upcoming evaluation with the nurse manager asks a mentor for advice. Which approach should the mentor recommend to control evaluation anxiety?

The nurse needs to obtain a health history from a Spanish-speaking patient. Which action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative

Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? Select all that apply.

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: