Which Statement Indicates That a Novice Nurse Understands the Purpose

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement indicates that a novice nurse understands the purpose of therapeutic communication? "My goal for communication with any patient is to:

• A) maintain relationships."
• B) mutually share information."
• C) promote growth and change."
• D) offer advice and make suggestions."

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Definitions:

Sex-Stereotypical Differences

Sex-stereotypical differences refer to the commonly held beliefs or perceptions about the differing characteristics, abilities, and behaviors of males and females based on societal stereotypes.

Highly Context Dependent

This term refers to phenomena or behaviors that vary significantly according to the specific circumstances or context in which they occur, implying that outcomes are not fixed but change with the situation.

Minimal

Pertaining to the least possible amount, degree, or size; often used to describe interventions or changes that are very small but still significant.

Speech Accommodation Theory

Modification of speech style to the context (e.g., listener, situation) of a face-to-face interindividual conversation.