Which of the Following Is an Example of Therapeutic Communication

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of therapeutic communication?

• A) Encouraging a patient to take his medication in a face-to-face interaction
• B) Responding to a patient's request for an appointment on the telephone
• C) Giving a patient a written instruction sheet with instructions for back exercises
• D) Expressing sympathy about a patient's condition

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