PSYCH NURSING (THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION)

A client with anxiety is pacing back and forth in the hallway and appears restless. As a nurse, what therapeutic technique should you use to promote effective communication with the client?

A client with depression is experiencing difficulty expressing their emotions. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to help the client explore and understand their feelings?

A client who has recently experienced a loss is expressing feelings of guilt and self-blame. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to convey understanding and support?

A client is experiencing severe anxiety and is having trouble focusing on their thoughts. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to help the client regain focus?

A client who has delusions is expressing paranoid thoughts and believes that their roommate is plotting against them. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to address the client's concerns?

A client with anger management issues becomes verbally aggressive towards a staff member. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to de-escalate the situation?

A client with a history of self-harm is exhibiting signs of distress and begins to scratch their arms. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to address the client's self-destructive behavior?

A client with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations and appears agitated. What therapeutic communication technique can the nurse use to provide a sense of security and reassurance to the client?

A client with a history of trauma becomes withdrawn and avoids eye contact during therapy sessions. What therapeutic communication technique can the therapist use to build trust and create a safe environment for the client?

A nurse is using therapeutic communication with a client who is experiencing anxiety. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be the most therapeutic?