NURS 260 EXAM 4 - 2204 THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
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NUR 2204
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NUR 2204
NURS 260 EXAM 4 - 2204 THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction?
Client: "When I get angry, I get into a fistfight with my wife or I take it out on the kids."
Nurse:...
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client
interaction?
Client: "When I get angry, I get into a fistfight with my wife or I take it out on the
kids."
Nurse: "I notice that you are smiling as you talk about this physical violence."
A. Encouraging comparison
B. Exploring
C. Formulating a plan of action
D. Making observations
ANS: D
The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of making observations
when noting that the client smiles when talking about physical violence. The technique
of making observations encourages the client to compare personal perceptions with
those of the nurse.
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client
interaction?
Client: "My father spanked me often."
,Nurse: "Your father was a harsh disciplinarian."
A. Restatement
B. Offering general leads
C. Focusing
D. Accepting
ANS: A
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.
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?"
A. Reflecting
B. Making observations
C. Formulating a plan of action
D. Giving recognition
ANS: C
The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of formulating a plan of
, action to help the client explore alternatives to drinking alcohol. The use of this
technique, rather than direct confrontation regarding the client's poor coping choice,
may serve to prevent anger or anxiety from escalating.
The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which nursing
statement is an example of offering a "general lead"?
A. "Do you know why you are here?"
B. "Are you feeling depressed or anxious?"
C. "Yes, I see. Go on."
D. "Can you chronologically order the events that led to your admission?"
ANS: C
The nurse's statement, "Yes, I see. Go on." is an example of the therapeutic
communication technique of a general lead. Offering a general lead encourages the
client to continue sharing information.
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?
A. The therapeutic technique of "giving advice"
B. The therapeutic technique of "defending"
C. The nontherapeutic technique of "presenting reality"
D. The nontherapeutic technique of "giving false reassurance"
ANS: D
The nurse's statement, "Things will look better tomorrow after a good night's sleep." is
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