Which of the following is NOT an example of an assertive right?

A nurse is preparing an in-service about communication for a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include when discussing the electronic mode of communication?

The nurse is taking a spiritual history from a patient with a terminal illness. Using the FICA tool, which question(s), if asked by the nurse, would be appropriate?

A student nurse is not able to start an IV after two attempts. Two staff nurses laugh and call the student nurse "stupid." The student nurse reports the staff nurses' behavior to the charge nurse. Which response by the charge nurse is best?

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?

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 patient reports to the nurse, "My doctor is not doing anything about my pain." Which response by the nurse is assertive and expresses warmth?

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test." The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?

The nurse provides care for a male patient. When the nurse addresses the patient, which would be most appropriate?

Which demonstrates the nurse's genuine concern for clients?

The nurse forms a committee to develop a new policy on visiting hours. Which is NOT one of the three conditions that must be met for effective group development?