Which Nursing Statement Is a Good Example of the Therapeutic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?

• A) "I think it would be great if you talked about that problem during our next group session."
• B) "Would you like me to accompany you to your electroconvulsive therapy treatment?"
• C) "I notice that you are offering help to other peers in the milieu."
• D) "After discharge, would you like to meet me for lunch to review your outpatient progress?"

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Definitions:

Automatic Process

Mental activities that are undertaken without conscious effort or awareness, often as a result of learning and habituation.

Individuation

The psychological process through which a person becomes an individual, distinguishing themselves from others and achieving their own identity.

Growth Motivation

Refers to the intrinsic drive to achieve self-improvement and personal development.

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, including thought patterns, feelings, and behaviors.