Which statement, if made by the nurse, could positively affect the course of the patient's situation by suggestibility (i.e., placebo)?

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

A nurse wants to remain hopeful and optimistic when working with hospice patients. Which would be appropriate affirmations for the nurse to use?

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the "Centering Technique" discussed in Riley, Chapter 9?

A nurse is reviewing communication styles. Which of the following characteristics should the nurse identify as being exhibited by a passive communicator?

A client uses offensive language when communicating with the nurse. The nurse plans to confront the client in a caring, respectful manner. Using the CARE method of confrontation, what should the nurse do first?

A patient asks the nurse to make a decision for her about whether or not to continue taking hormone replacement therapy (estrogen). Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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

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

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?