Exam 8: Therapeutic Communication

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 slammed a door on the unit several times.The nurse responds,"You seem angry." The client states,"I'm not angry." What therapeutic communication technique has the nurse employed,and what defense mechanism is the client unconsciously demonstrating?

Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would be effective in the planning phase of the nursing process?

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?"

The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client.Which nursing statement is an example of offering a "general lead"?

A nurse states to a client,"Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep." This is an example of which communication technique?

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

A student nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch when communicating with clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders.Which statement by the instructor best provides information about this aspect of therapeutic communication?

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?

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

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 client tells the nurse,"I feel bad because my mother does not want me to return home after I leave the hospital." Which nursing response is therapeutic?

A nurse maintains an uncrossed arm and leg posture.This nonverbal behavior is reflective of which letter of the SOLER acronym for active listening?

An instructor is correcting a nursing student's clinical worksheet.Which instructor statement is the best example of effective feedback?