A Client Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Is Admitted to an Inpatient

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for evaluation and medication stabilization.Which therapeutic communication technique used by the nurse is an example of a broad opening?

• A)"What occurred prior to the rape,and when did you go to the emergency department?"
• B)"What would you like to talk about?"
• C)"I notice you seem uncomfortable discussing this."
• D)"How can we help you feel safe during your stay here?"

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