NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The nurse using therapeutic communication asks the client what he would like to talk about. This is an example of which of the following?
A
Broad opening
B
Encouraging expression
C
Focusing
D
Offering self
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An example of therapeutic nursing communication is when that same nurse also communicates why they are performing the tasks and asks the patient if they have any concerns or questions, speaks in a congenial and welcoming manner, and indicates through body language that the patient’s viewpoints are respected.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of restatement. Restatement involves repeating the main idea of what the client has said. The nurse uses this technique to communicate that the client’s statement has been heard and understood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Therapeutic communication is a tool for providing holistic and patient centered care through respecting boundaries and empathy. When communication between nursing student and patient is to help patients to cope with problems and unchangeable conditions it considers as the therapeutic communication.

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