A nursing student is reviewing the steps of the nursing process. Which options reflect nursing diagnosis? Select all that apply.  

A patient refuses pain medication saying that “pain is a test of faith.” The most appropriate LPN response is:

The RN asks the LPN to insert a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter for a new admission. The LPN has experience with this procedure from a previous job but it is not within the LPN’s scope of practice in the current state. The LPN’s most appropriate response to the RN is:  

A student nurse is preparing to interview a patient who is a new admission to the surgical unit. Which action should the student nurse avoid?

Which of the following are examples of a communication block? (Select all that apply.)  

Which type of communication often is not a natural behavior for nurses?  

A nurse is reviewing the social health determinants of Healthy People 2020. Which findings would lead to increased health disparity (inequality)? Select all that apply  

A patient with a terminal illness is angry with God. Which intervention should the nurse use to address this patient’s spiritual distress?    

A patient reports skipping church because of not wanting to see certain people who might be there on a holiday. Which defense mechanism is this patient using?    

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is conducting an initial assessment of a newly admitted client. The client reports, “I am so worried about my surgery tomorrow.” The nurse also notes the client has a history of anxiety and appears restless. Which is the best nursing action?