PSYCH NURSING (THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION)
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- Q1A 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?RedirectingActive listeningAssertivenessNonverbal communication30s
- Q2A 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?ReflectionValidationSilenceConfrontation30s
- Q3A 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?InterpretationReassuranceFocusingEmpathy30s
- Q4A 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?ReframingActive listeningRedirectingClarification30s
- Q5A 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?ConfrontationInterpretationActive listeningValidation30s
- Q6A 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?AssertivenessSilenceConfrontationDistraction30s
- Q7A 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?ReflectionRedirectingNonverbal communicationValidation30s
- Q8A 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?EmpathyReassuranceClarificationFocusing30s
- Q9A client with a history of trauma becomes withdrawn and avoids eye contact during therapy sessions.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?RedirectingValidationNonverbal communicationInterpretation30s
- Q10A 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?You shouldn't worry so much. Everything will be fine.Anxiety is just all in your head. Try to think positive thoughts.You need to calm down. There's really nothing to be anxious about.I can see that you're feeling anxious. Take a deep breath and tell me what's been bothering you.30s