Which of the Following Statements Best Represents Therapeutic Communication When

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best represents therapeutic communication when a student discovers a client crying in bed?

• A) "I am the nurse who will be doing your treatments today."
• B) "Will you listen to me so I can help you get better?"
• C) "This is what is going to happen during surgery."
• D) "Can we talk about what seems to be bothering you?"

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