The nurse is scheduled for a yearly evaluation by the nursing supervisor. When planning for this meeting, the nurse should recognize the importance of
a. scheduling the evaluation during a time when anxiety level is high.
b. becoming reactive when faced with constructive criticism.
c. demonstrating defensiveness when discussing the evaluation with the supervisor.
d. listening carefully during the evaluation and paraphrasing constructive criticism.
ANS: D
When a supervisor gives constructive criticism, some type of response from the person receiving it is indicated. To help handle constructive criticism, the nurse should listen carefully to the criticism and then paraphrase it. The nurse should also schedule a time when she is calm, develop a plan for dealing with similar situations, and become proactive rather than reactive. The nurse should also discuss the facts of the situation but avoid becoming defensive.
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