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?
"If you can't find anyone else, I will do it."
"Why do I always have to cover extra shifts?"
"I don't want you upset, so I will work extra."
"I am not able to work an extra shift."
The Correct Answer is D
A. This response is conditional and does not express a clear boundary or communicate the nurse’s own needs and limitations.
B. This response expresses frustration but does not address the request in an assertive or rational manner.
C. This response prioritizes the manager’s feelings over the nurse’s own boundaries and needs.
D. This response clearly and directly communicates the nurse’s inability to take on the extra shift, which is an assertive and rational way to set a boundary.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Remaining silent when a resident tells a demeaning joke may not be ideal, but it's not as harmful as actively making a demeaning joke.
B. Laughing together while watching television is a positive interaction.
C. Laughing at themselves after an accident can foster a positive environment and is harmless.
D. Making a joke about a confused resident to other residents is inappropriate and demeaning, requiring intervention.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Exceptional care alone does not specifically address the use of techniques for emotional and psychological support.
B. Understanding care does not specifically refer to the techniques used to shift emotions.
C. Certified nurses may have additional qualifications, but this choice does not specifically address the method used for emotional support.
D. Nurse-guided imagery sessions are a technique used to help patients shift from fear to calmness by guiding them through mental visualizations.
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