Show NCLEX Style Questions - Therapeutic CommunicationWhich therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? ANS: D Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? ANS: A Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? ANS: C The nurse is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which nursing statement is an example of offering a "general lead"? ANS: C 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? ANS: D A client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder is admitted to an inpatient
psychiatric unit for evaluation and medication stabilization. Which therapeutic communication technique used by the nurse is an example of a broad opening? ANS: B A nurse is assessing
a client diagnosed with schizophrenia for the presence of hallucinations. Which therapeutic communication technique used by the nurse is an example of making observations? ANS: A A nurse maintains an uncrossed arm and leg posture. This nonverbal behavior is reflective of which letter of the SOLER acronym for active listening? ANS: B An instructor is correcting a nursing student's clinical worksheet. Which instructor statement is the best example of effective feedback? ANS: C 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? ANS: A What is the purpose of a nurse providing appropriate feedback? ANS: D A client who frequently exhibits angry outbursts is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. Which appropriate feedback should a nurse provide when this client experiences an angry outburst? ANS: D A client diagnosed with dependant personality disorder states, "Do you think I should move from my parent's house and get a job?" Which nursing response is most appropriate? ANS: C When interviewing a client, which nonverbal behavior should a nurse employ? ANS: C A mother rescues two of her four children from a house fire. In the emergency department, she cries, "I should have gone back in to get them. I should have died, not them." What is the
nurse's best response? ANS: B A newly admitted client diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) washes hands continually. This behavior prevents
unit activity attendance. Which nursing statement best addresses this situation? ANS: D Which example of a therapeutic communication technique would
be effective in the planning phase of the nursing process? ANS: A
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? ANS: D A client's younger daughter is ignoring curfew. The client states, "I'm afraid she will get pregnant." The nurse responds, "Hang in there. Don't you think she has a lot to learn about life?" This is an example of which communication block? ANS: C Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition? ANS: C A client is struggling to explore and solve a problem. Which nursing statement would verbalize the implication of the client's actions? ANS: A The nurse asks a newly admitted client, "What can we do to help you?" What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique? ANS: C A student nurse tells the instructor, "I'm concerned that when a client asks me for advice I won't have a good solution." Which should be the nursing instructor's best response? ANS: B 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? ANS: A Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of focusing? ANS: D 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? ANS: B During a nurse-client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and concerns? ANS:
A A client on an inpatient psychiatric unit tells the nurse, "I should have died because I am totally worthless." In order to encourage the client to continue talking about feelings, which should be the nurse's initial
response? ANS: C Which nursing response is an example of the nontherapeutic communication block of requesting an explanation? ANS: A 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? ANS: D Which therapeutic communication technique should
the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations? ANS: B Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self? ANS: B 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 demonstrati ANS: B Which of the following individuals are communicating a message? (Select all that apply.) ANS: A, B, C, D What is therapeutic communication technique of focusing?Focusing. Focusing with the client is a therapeutic communication technique used by nurses, and other members of the health care team, that facilitates the client's abilities to focus on and pay attention to the matters at hand, which should reflect the client's priorities.
Which nursing statement is a good example of a therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition?“I notice you are wearing a new dress and you have washed your hair.” This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition. Giving recognition acknowledges and indicates awareness. This technique is more appropriate than complimenting the client which reflects the nurse's judgment.
What are examples of therapeutic communication techniques?Therapeutic Communication Techniques. Using Silence. At times, it's useful to not speak at all. ... . Accepting. ... . Giving Recognition. ... . Offering Self. ... . Giving Broad Openings. ... . Active Listening. ... . Seeking Clarification. ... . Placing the Event in Time or Sequence.. What is an example of therapeutic communication in nursing?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.
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