Author Question: A nurse demonstrates assertive behavior by doing which of the following? a. Limiting contact with ... (Read 82 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

A nurse demonstrates assertive behavior by doing which of the following?

a. Limiting contact with a patient who is dying, because it causes the nurse to feel depressed
b. Routinely telling patients who have questions about their medications to ask the physician
c. When asked about something unfamiliar, admitting to not knowing but agreeing to find out
d. Telling another nurse how ridiculous a doctor is for ordering hourly vital sign assessments

Question 2

When a nurse is the target for unwanted behavior that she perceives as sexually harassing, she should first

a. resign from the job.
b. assertively tell the person that the behavior is unwanted.
c. report the behavior to the nursing supervisor.
d. report the behavior to the union representative.

alexanderhamilton · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Assertiveness is a current name for honesty; it is a way to live the truth from one's innermost being and to express this truth in thought, word, and deed. Admitting to not knowing and agreeing to find out the answer is an example of assertive behavior. Nonassertive (passive), fear-based behavior is an emotionally dishonest, self-defeating type of behavior. Nonassertive nurses attempt to look the other way, avoid conflict, and take what seems to be the easiest way out; they are never full participants on the nursing team. Nonassertive individuals do not express feelings, needs, and ideas when their rights are infringed upon, deliberately or accidentally. The remaining options are all examples of nonassertive behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The initial action should be to tell the individual that the behavior is unwanted and offensive. Use assertive verbal and nonverbal communication. Resigning from the job should be unnecessary. Reporting the behavior to the nursing supervisor and/or union representative should not be the first action but might be necessary if assertive communication does not stop the behavior.