The nurse is updating a patient care policy based on current literature. Which action by the nurse ensures that the best available evidence is being used to update the policy?

The nurse cares for a client who does not follow dietary recommendations for treatment of heart failure. Which statement, if made by the nurse, demonstrates respect for the client?

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

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?

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?

The nurse manager forms a committee to review and recommend patient care products. Which action, if taken by the nurse manager, is 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?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

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?

The charge nurse informs a staff nurse that it is her turn to float to another unit. Which response by the staff nurse is aggressive?

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