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Caiter2013

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You have been discussing a client's perception and thoughts regarding her recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer. After a lengthy discussion, your client becomes silent. You should:
 
  1. excuse yourself, as the conversation is obviously over.
  2. ask her what else she would like to discuss.
  3. sit silently for several minutes before doing anything.
  4. change the subject and discuss something of a lighter nature.

Question 2

Using appropriate eye contact, leaning toward the client, and keeping an open body posture while a client is speaking are considered:
 
  1. empathy.
  2. nonverbal communication.
  3. elements of therapeutic communication.
  4. paralanguage.



Ahnyah

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



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