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

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

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:

With cancer patients, sometimes the implementation process involves a broader scope than nurses might utilize in different areas of healthcare. The author described some breast cancer patients as being able to shift "from feelings of fear to a sense of strength and calmness." In this instance, this was a result of:

A nurse manager observing a committee meeting notices that the meeting is tense, while some participants are frustrated and hostile. Deciding to intervene, which of the following statements made by the nurse manager indicates an understanding of the stages of group development?

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?

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?

The nurse evaluates care provided by a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). The nurse determines that the LPN/LVN has high evaluation anxiety if which is observed?

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?

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

A nursing instructor contacts the Director of Nursing to recommend for a particular faculty member to be included in a committee. The nursing instructor believes that the committee will unanimously agree that the proposed faculty member is an invaluable source of insight to further the committee's goals. What maintenance role has the nursing instructor taken in this scenario?