The nurse says to a newly admitted client, Tell me more about ...

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The nurse says to a newly admitted client, Tell me more about what led up to your hospitalization. What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
 
  A. To reframe the client's thoughts about mental health treatment
  B. To put the client at ease
  C. To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
  D. To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation

Question 2

A client is trying to explore and solve a problem. Which nursing statement would be an example of verbalizing the implied?
 
  A. You seem to be motivated to change your behavior.
  B. How will these changes affect your family relationships?
  C. Why don't you make a list of the behaviors you need to change.
  D. The team recommends that you make only one behavioral change at a time.

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Answer to Question 1

C
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of exploring. The purpose of exploring is to delve further into the subject, idea, experience, or relationship. This technique is especially helpful with clients who tend to remain on a superficial level of communication.

Answer to Question 2

A
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of verbalizing the implied. Verbalizing the implied puts into words what the client has only implied or said indirectly.