RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1798 of 2368

A physician yelled at a nurse in front of a client and other staff. The nurse plans to use the DESC tool. Which approach is correct?

  1. Address the physician in front of the staff to ensure witnesses
  2. Wait until the physician apologizes first
  3. Focus on proving who was right in the situation
  4. Meet with the physician in a private area and use "I" statements
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Correct answer: Meet with the physician in a private area and use "I" statements

The DESC tool is used in a private area with a focus on what is right, not who is right.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Collaboration Within the Interprofessional Team: MANAGING CONFLICT. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026