Which Statement or Question by the Nurse Manager Demonstrates an Assertive

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement or question by the nurse manager demonstrates an assertive approach when communicating with the staff nurse about a patient care issue?

• A) "You must assess and document pain status for every patient."
• B) "Why haven't you been assessing and documenting pain for every patient?"
• C) "Will you please assess and document pain status for every patient?"
• D) "Explain why you haven't been assessing and documenting pain for every patient."

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