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?

An experienced nurse is supervising a student nurse in an acute care setting. Which statement, if made by the experienced nurse, would be most appropriate to help the student nurse establish credibility with other nurses on the unit?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about the importance of therapeutic communication. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse needs to obtain a health history from a Spanish-speaking patient. Which action by the nurse is best?

The patient asks the nurse to explain why computers are needed in healthcare. Which response by the nurse is best?

While nursing students are preparing for a major test, the instructor reminds them to take short breaks while studying to relax. The instructor also reminds them that one of the main blockades to relaxation related to a lack of self-care can be symbolized by the acronym HALT. The nursing student writes down four words starting with those letters, but feels one is incorrect. As a fellow nursing student, you help your peer to understand which one of the following is not a part of the HALT acronym?

According to the recommended video clip by the NCSBN, appropriate self-disclosure is a part of maintaining professional boundaries. Appropriate self-disclosure includes the following:

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative

Which of the following factors could present a barrier to the nurse effectively communicating with the client? Select all that apply.

A client who has a femur fracture states, "I can't stay in this bed any longer. I need to get home so I can take care of my family." The nurse responds, "You have talked about your family several times. Can you tell me more about your specific concerns?" Which type of therapeutic communication response is the nurse using?

A patient is irritable and complains to the nurse about difficulty sleeping last night. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse educator teaches a staff nurse how to say no effectively. Which statement, if made by the staff nurse, indicates an understanding of the instructions?