Which of the following steps should the nurse take before breaking bad news to a patient and/or their family? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation for a group of staff nurses about factors influencing communication. Which of the following factors should the nurse include when discussing cognitive factors?

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

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

The nurse cares for an adult client diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Which of the following is essential in building mutuality in the nurse-client relationship?

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?

The nurse instructs the nursing assistant to obtain temperatures on four patients and report abnormal findings immediately. Two hours later the nurse discovers that one of the patients had a fever that was not reported. The nurse is upset with the nursing assistant. Which statement, if made by the nurse, is concrete and specifically explains the nurse's feelings?

The nurse is updating a patient care policy based on current literature. Which action by the nurse ensures that the best available evidence is being used to update the policy?

A nurse manager has set a goal to improve professional communication on the unit. The staff nurses have attended a session on how to distinguish between expressing opinions and giving advice. Which statement, if made by a staff nurse, indicates that further teaching is needed?

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

A student nurse reports having difficulty comprehending the recent concepts discussed in class. The student is determined to seek support from their instructor. When crafting a request for support using an assertive approach, which of the following statements should the student include in their conversation with their instructor? Select all that apply.