A Patient States, "I Don't Know What the Pills Are

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I don't know what the pills are for or why I am taking them, so I don't want them." What therapeutic communication would best help this patient?

• A)Ask for what you need
• B)Silence
• C)Using general leads
• D)Giving information

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