Which of the following are examples of non therapeutic communication?

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  • 1. 

    The nurse calls security and has physical restraints applied when a client who admitted voluntarily becomes both physically and verbally abusive while demanding to be discharged from the hospital. Which represents the possible legal ramifications for the nurse associated with these interventions? Select all that apply.

    • A. 

      Libel

    • B. 

      Battery

    • C. 

      Assault

    • D. 

      Slander

    • E. 

      False Imprisonment

  • 2. 

    The nurse in the mental health unit recognizes which of the following as therapeutic communication techniques? Select all that apply.

    • A. 

      Restating

    • B. 

      Listening

    • C. 

      Asking the patient “Why?”

    • D. 

      Maintaining neutral responses

    • E. 

      Providing acknowledgment and feedback

    • F. 

      Giving advice and approval or disapproval

  • 3. 

    A patient being seen in the emergency department immediately after being sexually assaulted appears calm and controlled. The nurse analyzes this behavior as indicating which defense mechanism?

    • A. 

      Denial

    • B. 

      Projection

    • C. 

      Rationalization

    • D. 

      Intellectualization

  • 4. 

    A patient’s unresolved feelings related to loss would be MOST LIKELY observed during which phase of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?

    • A. 

      Trusting

    • B. 

      Working

    • C. 

      Orientation

    • D. 

      Termination

  • 5. 

    Which statement demonstrates the BEST understanding of the nurse’s role regarding ensuring that each client’s rights are respected?

    • A. 

      “Autonomy is the fundamental right of each and every client.”

    • B. 

      “A patient’s rights are guaranteed by both state and federal laws.”

    • C. 

      “Being respectful and concerned will ensure that I’m attentive to my patient’s rights.”

    • D. 

      “Regardless of the patient’s conditions. all nurses have the duty to respect patient rights.”

  • 6. 

    Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: “When I get angry. I get into a fistfight with my wife. or I take it out of the kids.” Nurse: “I notice that you are smiling as you talk about this physical violence.”

    • A. 

      Encouraging comparison

    • B. 

      Exploring

    • C. 

      Formulating a plan of action

    • D. 

      Making observations

  • 7. 

    Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: “My father spanked me often.”Nurse: “Your father was a harsh disciplinarian.”

    • A. 

      Restatement

    • B. 

      Offering general leads

    • C. 

      Focusing

    • D. 

      Accepting

  • 8. 

    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

  • 9. 

    Nurse Patrick is interviewing a newly admitted psychiatric client. Which nursing statement is an example of offering a “general lead”?

    • A. 

      “Do you know why you are here?”

    • B. 

      “Are you feeling depressed or anxious?”

    • C. 

      “Yes. I see. Go on.”

    • D. 

      “Can you chronologically order the events that led to your admission?”

  • 10. 

    A nurse states to a client. “Things will look better tomorrow after a good night’s sleep.” This is an example of which communication technique?

    • A. 

      The therapeutic technique of “giving advice”

    • B. 

      The therapeutic technique of “defending”

    • C. 

      The nontherapeutic technique of “presenting reality”

    • D. 

      The nontherapeutic technique of “giving false reassurance”

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What is an example of non

Changing the subject when someone is trying to communicate with you demonstrates lack of empathy and blocks further communication. It seems to say that you don't care about what they are sharing. For example, stating, “Let's not talk about your insurance problems; it's time for your walk now” is not therapeutic.

What are non

Nontherapeutic communication includes words, phrases, actions, and tones that make a patient feel uncomfortable, increase their stress, and worsen their mental and even physical wellbeing. Examples of nontherapeutic communication techniques include: Advising, or telling the patient what he or she needs to do.

What are examples of therapeutic communication?

What are some Therapeutic Communication Techniques?.
Active Listening. ... .
Sharing Observations. ... .
Sharing Empathy. ... .
Sharing Humor. ... .
Sharing Feelings. ... .
Using Silence. ... .
Using Touch. ... .
Providing Information..

Which is an example of a nontherapeutic communication technique quizlet?

Sympathy is the nontherapeutic communication technique exhibited by the nurse in this scenario. Sympathy is concern, sorrow, or pity felt for another person.

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