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?

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?

A nurse is discussing types of communication styles with a group of staff nurses. Which of the following information should the nurse include?

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

A new nurse who is anxious about an upcoming evaluation with the nurse manager asks a mentor for advice. Which approach should the mentor recommend to control evaluation anxiety?

A nurse is preparing to review discharge instructions with a client who reports having hearing loss. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

A nurse is concerned that their quality of care is diminishing due to stressful work demands. Which of the following recommendations made by the manager may help the nurse develop responsible, assertive, and caring communication?

A nurse is preparing a poster presentation about communicating with clients. Which of the following strategies should the nurse include to enhance communication?

The nurse supervises the care of residents in an assisted living center. The nurse should intervene if which is observed?

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?

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