Exam 8: Therapeutic Communication

The nurse says to a newly admitted client,"Tell me more about what led up to your hospitalization." What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

When interviewing a client,which nonverbal behavior should a nurse employ?

Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation?

A client diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation and medication stabilization.Which therapeutic communication technique used by the nurse is an example of a broad opening?

During a nurse-client interaction,which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and concerns?

A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse,"I should have died,because I am totally worthless." To encourage the client to continue talking about feelings,which should be the nurse's initial response?

Which statement reflects the therapeutic communication technique the nurse should use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?

After fasting from 10 p.m.the previous evening,a client finds out that the blood test has been canceled.The client swears at the nurse and states,"You are incompetent!" Which is the nurse's best response?

A client states,"You won't believe what my husband said to me during visiting hours.He has no right treating me that way." Which nursing response would best assess the situation that occurred?

A mother rescues two of her four children from a house fire.In an emergency department,she cries,"I should have gone back in to get them.I should have died,not them." Which of the following responses by the nurse is an example of reflection?

A client diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder states,"Do you think I should move from my parent's house and get a job?" Which nursing response is most appropriate?

What is the purpose of a nurse providing appropriate feedback?

A client's younger daughter is ignoring curfew.The client states,"I'm afraid she will get pregnant." The nurse responds,"Hang in there.Don't you think she has a lot to learn about life?" This is an example of which communication block?

Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: "When I am anxious,the only thing that calms me down is alcohol." Nurse: "Other than drinking,what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?"

After assertiveness training,a formerly passive client appropriately confronts a peer in group therapy.The group leader states,"I'm so proud of you for being assertive.You are so good!" Which communication technique has the leader employed?

A student nurse tells the instructor,"I'm concerned that when a client asks me for advice,I won't have a good solution." Which should be the nursing instructor's best response?

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Schizophrenia for the presence of hallucinations.Which therapeutic communication technique used by the nurse is an example of making observations?

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing?

Which of the following individuals are communicating a message? Select all that apply.