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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing 8th Edition
Chapter 6 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse uses a variety of therapeutic communication skills when working with patients. Which of the following is a therapeutic goal that can be accomplished through the use of therapeutic communication skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Therapeutic communication aims to understand the client's perspective, including assessing their perception of a problem, to facilitate emotional expression and collaborative planning, rather than imposing priorities or solutions.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following goals of therapeutic communication would the nurse strive to attain first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Establishing a therapeutic relationship is the foundational step in therapeutic communication, enabling trust and open dialogue before addressing emotions, teaching skills, or implementing interventions.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements is true of empathy?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Empathy involves understanding the client's experience by gathering information directly from them, avoiding personal bias, and fostering positive therapeutic outcomes, not requiring reciprocal empathy from the client.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse asks the patient what he would like to talk about. This is an example of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Broad openings allow the client to initiate and direct the conversation, encouraging them to choose the topic, unlike focusing or offering self, which have different purposes.
Question 5 of 5
A patient says, 'It's been so long since I've been with my family.' Which statement by the nurse is an example of restating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restating repeats the client's main idea to confirm understanding and encourage further discussion, as seen in the nurse's response echoing the client's statement.