Which of the following statements made by the nurse best demonstrates the "S" in the DESC script?

A young mother who fractured her leg is sobbing with her face hidden behind her hands. She says to the nurse, "I will not be able to work for at least 2 months. Without my job, I cannot pay my bills or take care of my baby. I am alone and do not have anyone to help me." Which response by the nurse accurately conveys empathy?

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

A nurse is preparing a presentation on heart health at a community center for a group of clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to facilitate learning?

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?

A graduate nurse experiences reality shock when transitioning to a staff nurse position on an oncology unit. Which of the following would be a reflection of that shock phase?

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?

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?

A new blood glucose bedside monitoring system is introduced at a staff meeting. A nurse who has previously used this system remembers that the meter would show error messages frequently. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates assertiveness?

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?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four competencies of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPE)?