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xclash

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What therapeutic communication technique requires a great deal of skill and is not used as frequently as other communication techniques?
 
  a. Touch
  b. Silence
  c. Listening
  d. Summarizing

Question 2

The nurse is sitting in a chair near the patient's bed, leaning forward to hear what the patient is saying, and does not interrupt. What is the nurse demonstrating?
 
  a. Support
  b. Caring
  c. Active listening
  d. Interest



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Silence is an extremely effective therapeutic communication skill that is frequently underused because the nurse feels uncomfortable applying it.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
When demonstrating active listening, the nurse must give his or her full attention and make an effort to understand both the verbal and nonverbal message.




xclash

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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