Which Nursing Statement Is a Good Example of the Therapeutic

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?

• A) "I think it would be great if you talked about that problem during our next group session."
• B) "Would you like me to accompany you to your electroconvulsive therapy treatment?"
• C) "I notice that you are offering help to other peers in the milieu."
• D) "After discharge, would you like to meet me for lunch to review your outpatient progress?"

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Definitions:

Moral Orientations

The underlying attitudes, beliefs, or perspectives that guide an individual's decisions and judgments about what is right and wrong.

Abstract Rights

Refers to theoretical rights that are not tied to any concrete physical or legal reality but are considered fundamental ethical principles.

Kohlberg's Theory

A psychological framework proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests moral development occurs in six stages, from obedience and punishment orientation to universal ethical principles.

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or benefits, as in the mutual reduction of tariffs or the return of favors between individuals or states.