A Patient Whose Home Was Destroyed by Fire Is in a Disaster

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient whose home was destroyed by fire is in a disaster recovery area. A nurse tells the patient, "I know just how you feel. We had a fire in our home when I was a little girl." What type of communication is the nurse using?

• A) Active listening
• B) Disabling communication
• C) Informational communication
• D) Therapeutic communication

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