A Patient States, "I Had a Bad Nightmare

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient states, "I had a bad nightmare. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well." Which response by the nurse would be an example of interpersonal therapeutic communication?

• A) "It sounds as though you were uncomfortable with the content of your dream."
• B) "I understand what you're saying. Bad dreams leave me feeling tired, too."
• C) "So, all in all, you feel as though you had a rather poor night's sleep?"
• D) "Can you give me an example of what you mean by a 'bad nightmare'?"

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