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chandani · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A student nurse is learning about strategies to remove barriers to communication with other professionals and how to deal with disrespectful or disruptive behaviors.

The nursing instructor recognizes that additional instruction is needed when the student nurse states which of the following?

a. I will learn conflict resolution skills.
b. I will establish common communication expectations and skills.
c. I will work toward creating a culture of mutual respect when working within the health care system.
d. I will engage in distorted, rather than open, communication to avoid offending others.

Question 2

The nurse recruiter recognizes that collegial relationships are an important determinant of success as professionals enter nursing practice. When interviewing candidates for nursing careers,

the nurse recruiter focuses on communication qualities that are important in developing a support system. Which of the following attributes best demonstrate desirable communication qualities? (Select all that apply.)

a. Integrity
b. Internalizing
c. Respect for others
d. Dependence
e. A good sense of humor

carlsona147 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Communication can become distorted, rather than open, when a person is concerned about offending a more powerful individual. Strategies for dealing with disrespectful or disruptive behaviors include: establishing common communication expectations and skills, teaching conflict resolution skills, and creating a culture of mutual respect within the health care system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
Integrity, respect for others, dependability, a good sense of humor, and an openness to sharing with others are communication qualities people look for in developing a support system. An openness to sharing with others, not internalizing, helps promote collegial relationships. Dependability, not dependence, is an interpersonal strategy to use in developing a support system.