Which are known causes of workplace stress for nurses? (Select all that apply.)

A hospital committee is undergoing a literature review to inform the revisions of a patient care policy. Which action by the committee ensures that the BEST AVAILABLE EVIDENCE is being used to update the policy?

Strongly supporting your peers on a nursing unit builds trust and camaraderie. In fact, it is the relationship that is built during the quiet days that we draw upon during stressful times, such as a cardiac code. Whether you are a manager or a peer, you can strengthen your team by all of the following EXCEPT:

A nurse attends an education session on effective communication. Which statement, if made by the nurse, indicates an understanding of how imagery may be used to build confidence when communicating with patients and colleagues?

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

A new nurse manager is forming a quality improvement committee. The new manager understands that effective group development requires that:

Which activity, if performed by the nurse, can improve patient safety?

The nurse cares for a patient who is admitted to the medical unit. The patient has type 2 diabetes mellitus, a blood glucose of 420 mg/dL, and a foot ulcer. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is appropriate when giving feedback to this patient?

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

A nurse manager is assembling a committee. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate when building a successful committee?

A student nurse compiles articles from the internet for a research paper. Which of the following sources should the nurse question?