Which of the following statement clearly defines therapeutic communication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Therapeutic communication (C) is reciprocal, trust-based, and goal-oriented, per Peplau, identifying needs and setting mutual goals. Nurse-directed (A) lacks reciprocity, warmth (B) is partial, assessment (D) narrows scope. C fully defines it, making it correct.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: For Mr. Gary's chronic pain at 67, a standardized pain scale (D) best assesses intensity, per pain management standards (e.g., numeric scale). Observation (A) misses subjectivity, description (B) lacks precision, physical assessment (C) is secondary. Scales quantify chronic pain reliably, especially in older adults, making D the optimal choice.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The client can leave anytime, even against medical advice (A), per autonomy in the bill of rights AMA discharge is legal. No right to refuse (B) is false, hospitals can't deny emergencies (C) per EMTALA, considerate care isn't nurse-only (D). A upholds patient choice, making it true.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Body to morgue within 1 hour (A) isn't true no strict universal timing, per facility policy. Hand washing (B), tube removal (C), and closing eyes/mouth (D) are standard. A's rigidity misaligns with flexible care, making it untrue.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Mr. Gary signing after explanation is informed consent (B) understanding precedes agreement, per ethics/law. Autonomy (A) enables choice, veracity (C) truth, fidelity (D) promises not consent-specific. B reflects the process, making it correct.