The nurse states to the client,"You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing." Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

The nurse states to the client,"You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing." Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?

A nurse makes an initial visit to a homebound patient diagnosed with a serious mental illness. A family member offers the nurse a cup of coffee. Select the nurse's best response.

During an interview, a patient attempts to shift the focus from self to the nurse by asking personal questions. The nurse should respond by saying:

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is asked to be a guest speaker at a community fund-raising event for mental health services. Which of the following would the nurse emphasize as the primary goal of mental health services?

A psychiatric-mental health nurse is working on an inpatient unit that uses a privilege system. The nurse understands that this intervention integrates which group of theories?