Which phrase best illustrates the EMT using the summary technique of therapeutic communication with a patient experiencing depression?
A) "From your story, it seems that you have been depressed for several weeks now."
B) "Since you are depressed, we need to transport you to the hospital."
C) "I know how you feel; my brother suffers from depression."
D) "Since you are not in a normal state of mind, we have to transport you to the ED."
A) "From your story, it seems that you have been depressed for several weeks now."
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A. 10. B. 8. C. 11. D. 9.
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