Therapeutic Communication Techniques in Nursing

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Which of the following is an example of a non-therapeutic communication technique?

Using silence to allow the client to gather their thoughts

Reflecting the client's feelings

Asking open-ended questions

Stereotyping by saying 'Just have a positive attitude.' (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an element of a professional nurse-patient relationship contract?

Time and duration of sessions

The nurse's personal contact information (correct)

Termination criteria

Participants' responsibilities

What is the primary purpose of a nurse-patient relationship?

To establish a lifelong friendship with the patient

To provide medical treatment to the patient

To help the client develop new and effective coping mechanisms (correct)

To provide emotional support to the patient

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-therapeutic communication technique mentioned in the text?

Reflecting the client's feelings Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important element of a nurse-patient relationship?

Acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of therapeutic communication techniques?

To help the client express their thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves observing for non-verbal clues during communication?

Offering self Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves encouraging the client to continue talking about their situation?

General Lead Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of verbalizing the implied meanings of a client's statements?

To clarify their thoughts and feelings Signup and view all the answers

During therapeutic communication, which technique involves acknowledging the client's emotional state?

Acknowledging client’s feelings Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects a supportive approach in therapeutic communication?

'It's alright, everyone feels that way.' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the pre-orientation phase of the nurse-patient relationship?

To achieve self-awareness and resolve past conflicts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a nurse's responsibility during the orientation phase?

Promote the client's insight Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intervention for addressing the issue of emotional attachment (transference and countertransference) during the working phase?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the termination phase of the nurse-patient relationship?

To determine the client's feelings about the end of the relationship Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of crisis intervention?

To help the client regain equilibrium when their coping mechanisms are ineffective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended intervention for addressing separation anxiety during the termination phase?

Abruptly end the relationship Signup and view all the answers