ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz

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A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. The client asks about his medications and their effects. The nurse asks the client why he needs to know this. Which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the nurse using?

A. Asking for an explanation B. Changing the subject. C. Behaving defensively D. Arguing

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Asking for an explanation. In this scenario, the nurse is using a nontherapeutic communication technique by asking the client why he needs to know about his medications and their effects. This response can come off as dismissive or defensive, potentially making the client feel invalidated or unheard. By not directly addressing the client's question and instead questioning the client's motives for asking, the nurse is not fostering open communication or addressing the client's concerns. Asking for an explanation can hinder the therapeutic relationship and create barriers to effective communication. The other choices (B: Changing the subject, C: Behaving defensively, D: Arguing) are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the nurse's specific communication technique in this situation.

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