A Nursing Student Tells a Peer, "My Instructor Is on My

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nursing student tells a peer, "My instructor is on my case all the time. I'm picked on more than any other student in the group. The more I'm criticized, the more nervous I get. I don't think I can do anything right. What do you think I should do?" The best advice for the peer to give would be

• A) "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better."
• B) "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor."
• C) "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed."
• D) "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."

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Definitions:

Repeated Practice

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