A student must come back to the learning laboratory to repeat the skills check for insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student would likely benefit most from telling herself which of the follow-ing statements?
a. "Get it right! You are going to flunk out if you mess this up again!"
b. "I know I can do this! I know I can do this!"
c. "I cannot believe I made that mistake again."
d. "I did it right! That instructor is wrong!"
B
Positive self-talk is kind and encouraging and is more likely to provide support, thus leading to success.
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