Therapeutic Communication Practice

Front

Client: "I'm not ready to talk to my spouse about this yet." Nurse: "What makes you feel unready to have that conversation?" The nurse's response demonstrates which therapeutic communication technique?

Back

Reflective question to help the client explore their own thoughts and feelings

Front

Which question does NOT facilitate a therapeutic relationship? Options: "What concerns do you have about taking your medication?", "Why didn't you take your medicine as prescribed?", "Can you tell me what happened when you tried to take your medication?", "What barriers are you experiencing with your medication routine?"

Back

"Why didn't you take your medicine as prescribed?"

Front

A client states, "I can't sleep at night because I keep thinking about my test results." Which nurse response demonstrates restating?

Back

You're unable to sleep at night because you're worried about your test results?

Front

What is the primary goal of the orientation phase in the nurse-client relationship?

Back

To establish trust and rapport between the nurse and client.

Front

A client states, "My daughter hasn't visited me since I've been hospitalized," then pauses and looks down. The nurse remains quietly attentive for 30 seconds. The client then adds, "We had a big argument before I got sick." The nurse is using which technique?

Back

Silence