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ATI- Therapeutic Communication
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The nurse plans to return to initiate rapport and build trust with her
client. Which of the following statements by the nurse displays an
appropriate communcation technique?
- "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
-"you really should be happy to have such a caring family."
-" I know you will do just fine. Just wait and see."
Ans: Tell me more about how you are feeling
The client has her back toward the door when the nurse enters later.
Which of the following statements by the nurse would hinder the
development of a trusting relationship?
- "Your daughter is gone. I'l sit with you for a while."
- "everyone can feel bad from time to time."
"You mentioned you think you are going to die."
Ans: "Everyone can feel bad from time to time."
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The nurse desired to implement a plan of care for her client, who said,
"I don't have any reason to want to live." Which of the following
nontherapeutic interactions did the nurse display?
- anxiety
- aggression
- disapproval
Ans: She exemplified an anxious response. She appeared to be
taken back by the client's angry and emotional responses.
The client indicates verbally to the nurse that she does not want to "be
bothered" and that "it doesn't matter anyway." Which of the following
is an appropriate response by the nurse to develop client trust?
- "Maybe it doesn't matter"
- "Did you tell your pastor how you feel?"
-"Tell me more about why you feel this way."
Ans: "Tell me more about why you feel this way"
The nurse wants to use appropriate therapeutic communication when
interacting with her client. Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing statement?
-"It sounds like you are afraid."
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
ATI- Therapeutic Communication
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
The nurse plans to return to initiate rapport and build trust with her
client. Which of the following statements by the nurse displays an
appropriate communcation technique?
- "Tell me more about how you are feeling."
-"you really should be happy to have such a caring family."
-" I know you will do just fine. Just wait and see."
Ans: Tell me more about how you are feeling
The client has her back toward the door when the nurse enters later.
Which of the following statements by the nurse would hinder the
development of a trusting relationship?
- "Your daughter is gone. I'l sit with you for a while."
- "everyone can feel bad from time to time."
"You mentioned you think you are going to die."
Ans: "Everyone can feel bad from time to time."
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
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The nurse desired to implement a plan of care for her client, who said,
"I don't have any reason to want to live." Which of the following
nontherapeutic interactions did the nurse display?
- anxiety
- aggression
- disapproval
Ans: She exemplified an anxious response. She appeared to be
taken back by the client's angry and emotional responses.
The client indicates verbally to the nurse that she does not want to "be
bothered" and that "it doesn't matter anyway." Which of the following
is an appropriate response by the nurse to develop client trust?
- "Maybe it doesn't matter"
- "Did you tell your pastor how you feel?"
-"Tell me more about why you feel this way."
Ans: "Tell me more about why you feel this way"
The nurse wants to use appropriate therapeutic communication when
interacting with her client. Which of the following is an appropriate
nursing statement?
-"It sounds like you are afraid."
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