Which Nursing Statement Is a Good Example of the Therapeutic

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of giving recognition?

• A) "You did not attend group today. Can we talk about that?"
• B) "I'll sit with you until it is time for your family session."
• C) "I notice you are wearing a new dress and you have washed your hair."
• D) "I'm happy that you are now taking your medications. They will really help."

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to present future cash flows in terms of their value today.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.

Cash Inflows

Money received by a company during a given period, including revenues, investment returns, loans, and other forms of financing.

Payback Period

The time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash equivalent to the cost of the investment itself.