Therapeutic Communication Differs from Social Conversation for Which of the Following

question 14

Multiple Choice

Therapeutic communication differs from social conversation for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply. )

• A)It is centered on nursing care of the client.
• B)It focuses on building a trust relationship between nurse and client.
• C)It is goal directed.
• D)It is centered on the client's needs or problems.
• E) It is used only by therapists in a health care setting.

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Definitions:

Interested Silence

The act of silently listening with keen interest, showing engagement and attentiveness without verbal interruption.

Therapeutic Responses

The reactions or outcomes following a particular treatment, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.

Dilated Pupils

A condition where the pupils of the eyes become larger than normal, which can occur due to various factors including low light conditions, certain emotions, or the influence of drugs.

Substance Abuse

The harmful use of substances, including drugs and alcohol, leading to addiction and other detrimental health and social consequences.