The nurse is involved in a conflict resolution situation with the parents of a 2-year-old boy. The parents are deciding if "spanking" the child is a disciplinary method that they will employ. The mother says, "I do not believe in spanking
I see it as abusive and demeaning.". The mother's statement is an example of: a. Cooperation
b. Assertiveness
c. Bargaining
d. Collaboration
B
The mother's statement is an example of assertiveness, the ability to present one's own needs.
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A nurse has a longstanding conflict with another nurse working the same shift. Over the last few days the first nurse has made an effort to smooth over the conflict
Which statement would the nurse manager evaluate as an example of a "smoothing" comment? 1. "We are never going to agree because I am from Generation X and you are a baby boomer." 2. "I'm tired of this fight and I'm not going to argue with you anymore." 3. "Even though we don't agree on much, I do think you are correct about enforcing the length of lunch breaks." 4. "I think everything is fine and that we can get along."
A client notices that the doctor writes "positive Chadwick's sign" on her chart. She asks the nurse what this means. The nurse's best response is:
a. "It refers to the bluish color of the cervix in pregnancy." b. "It means the cervix is softening." c. "The doctor was able to flex the uterus against the cervix." d. "That refers to a positive sign of pregnancy."
A nurse points out that a physiologic response to stress involves the total body. Which syndrome is this considered?
a. General adaptation b. Local adaptation c. Negative feedback d. Total adaptation
Your patient reports "unusual food cravings.". When you inquire about the specifics, she reports eating laundry detergent and dirt. You know that this type of craving is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word