Which Therapeutic Communication Technique Is Being Used in This Nurse-Client

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: "When I am anxious,the only thing that calms me down is alcohol."
Nurse: "Other than drinking,what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?"

• A)Reflecting
• B)Making observations
• C)Formulating a plan of action
• D)Giving recognition

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed and vivid memories of surprising and emotionally significant events, which seem to be recorded in one's memory almost as if by a camera's flash.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Clustering

The tendency to remember similar or related items in groups, which is often observed in studies of memory and learning.

Maritime Provinces

A region in eastern Canada consisting of three provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, known for their coastlines and maritime culture.