Which of the following nursing responses is an example of the ...

[JGIBBSON]

Which of the following nursing responses is an example of the therapeutic technique of empa-thizing?
 
  1. I think you may be finding this very difficult.
  2. I see you have been crying since your wife left.
  3. Help me to understand how this is affecting you.
  4. It sounds as if this is important to you.

Question 2

A client says, I have something really important I need to share with you. The nurse stands at the door with her arms crossed and states, Go ahead. I'm all ears. The nurse's behavior dis-plays:
 
  1. Therapeutic communication
  2. Ineffective responses
  3. Congruent communication
  4. Incongruent communication
  5. Setting limits

[morrie123456]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
In an empathetic response the nurse exhibits warmth and acknowledges the client's feelings. Op-tion 2 is an example of the technique of making observations. Option 3 is an example of seeking clarification. Option 4 is an example of reflection.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2, 4
The nurse's behavior is an effective response because her verbal and nonverbal communications are incongruent (do not match). The behavior is not therapeutic and does not set limits.