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?

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?

Which of the following steps should the nurse take before breaking bad news to a patient and/or their family? Select all that apply.

A nurse is concerned that their quality of care is diminishing due to stressful work demands. Which of the following recommendations made by the manager may help the nurse develop responsible, assertive, and caring communication?

The home care nurse visits a mother and her newborn 2 days after discharge from the hospital. The mother states, "My baby cries all the time. I must not be a very good mother." Which response by the nurse is nontherapeutic?

A nurse is reviewing communication styles. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as being exhibited by an aggressive communicator?

The nurse is interviewing a Native American client. It is most important for the nurse to take which action?

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 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?

Which of the following is a common American value that interferes with the nurse’s recognition and appreciation of healthcare beliefs and behaviors of diverse cultures?

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?