A nurse is working with a patient and attempts to communicate ...

[mcmcdaniel]

A nurse is working with a patient and attempts to communicate effectively with him or her. Techniques the nurse can use to help communication include (select all that apply):
 
  A.
  Clarifying terms.
  B.
  Remaining silent.
  C.
  Asking open-ended questions.
  D.
  Offering false reassurance
  E.
  Discouraging the person from expressing feelings that are unacceptable.

Question 2

Advising, asking closed-ended questions, and changing the subject are examples of ________________ to therapeutic communication.
 
  ANS:

[upturnedfurball]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
Effective communication between the nurse and the patient includes approaches that give the patient opportunities to express himself or herself.

Answer to Question 2

blocks or barriers
These blocks to communication interfere with patient-nurse interaction to inhibit good communication.

[mcmcdaniel]

Great answer, keep it coming

[triiciiaa]

Excellent