The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center. The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

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?

The nurse is a member of a quality improvement project team to improve communication when a patient is transferred to another unit. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate to demonstrate positive regard for the team members?

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 leading a family therapy session for a mother, father, and two adolescent siblings. Which of the following statements should the nurse recognize as an example of effective communication among family members?

The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to obtain temperatures on four patients and report abnormal findings immediately. Two hours later the nurse discovers that one of the patients had a fever that was not reported. The nurse is upset with the nursing assistant. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is concrete and specifically explains the nurse's feelings?

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?

Which change indicates to the nurse that a patient is responding favorably to using imagery?

A nurse manager asks an intensive care unit nurse to work an additional 8 hours after a 12-hour night shift. The nurse is exhausted and does not believe he can provide safe care. Which statement, if made by the nurse, would be most appropriate?

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.

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