Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in the following nurse-client interaction? Client: "My father spanked me often." Nurse: "Your father was a harsh disciplinarian."
1. Restatement
2. Offering general leads
3. Focusing
4. Accepting
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Rationale: The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of restatement. Restatement involves repeating the main idea of what the client has said. It allows the client to know whether the statement has been understood and provides an opportunity to continue.
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