Which of the Following Nursing Responses Is an Example of the Therapeutic

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing responses is an example of the therapeutic technique of empathizing?

• A) "I think you may be finding this very difficult."
• B) "I see you have been crying since your wife left."
• C) "Help me to understand how this is affecting you."
• D) "It sounds as if this is important to you."

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