Which of the following statements would indicate that a novice nurse understands the purpose of therapeutic communication? "My goal for communication with any client is to:
1. maintain relationships."
2. mutually share information."
3. promote growth and change in the client."
4. offer advice, suggestions, and spontaneous messages."
ANS: 3
Therapeutic communication is intended to assist the client to grow and change. The other options are characteristics of social communication.
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