Asked by habby burahman on Jul 09, 2024
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A patient states, "I had a bad nightmare. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which response by the nurse would be an example of interpersonal therapeutic communication?
A) "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream."
B) "I understand what you're saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too."
C) "So, all in all, you feel as though you had a rather poor night's sleep?"
D) "Can you give me an example of what you mean by a 'bad nightmare'?"
Emotionally Drained
A state of extreme emotional exhaustion where an individual feels overwhelmed and unable to cope with stressors.
- Utilize therapeutic communication strategies to facilitate understanding of patient experiences.
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mckenna priesJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The technique of clarification is therapeutic and helps the nurse examine meaning. The distracters focus on patient feelings but fail to clarify the meaning of the patient's comment.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize therapeutic communication strategies to facilitate understanding of patient experiences.
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