Asked by Davianna Morris on Jun 13, 2024
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A nurse interacts with patients diagnosed with various mental illnesses. Which statements reflect use of therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Tell me more about that situation."
B) "Let's talk about something else."
C) "I notice you are pacing a lot."
D) "I'll stay with you a while."
E) "Why did you do that?"
Therapeutic Communication
An interactive process between the healthcare provider and the patient that aims to advance the patient's physical and emotional well-being.
Pacing
The strategy of distributing one's efforts or steps over time to manage energy or stress effectively.
- Implement effective therapeutic communication methods in different clinical contexts.
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Ashutosh MishraJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A, C, D
Explanation :
The correct responses demonstrate use of the therapeutic techniques making an observation and showing empathy. The incorrect responses demonstrate changing the subject and probing, which are nontherapeutic techniques.
Learning Objectives
- Implement effective therapeutic communication methods in different clinical contexts.
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