As the nurse enters a patient's room, the nurse finds the patient crying. The patient states that she has just found out that the lump in her breast is cancer and says, "I'm so afraid of, um, you know." Which would be the most therapeutic response by the nurse when said in a gentle manner?

A) "You're afraid you might lose your breast?"
B) "No, I'm not sure what you are talking about."
C) "I'll wait here until you get yourself under control, and then we can talk."
D) "I can see that you are very upset. Perhaps we should discuss this later."

The single most important objective of performance appraisal is improvement of performance in the job the person presently holds.

Which technique should the nurse use when providing information to a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade?

A) Use the passive voice of language.
B) Present the most important information first.
C) Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds.
D) Explain using jargon so the patient will understand others on the health care team.

While auscultating a patient with pneumonia,a nurse hears low-pitched,rumbling coarse sounds during inspiration and expiration.These sounds can best be described as which of the following?

A) Crackles
B) Rhonchi
C) Wheezes
D) A friction rub