The nurse assesses a pregnant patient during the first prenatal visit. Which question by the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication?
A.
"Do you understand the prenatal visit schedule?"
B.
"Do you use drugs or drink alcohol?"
C.
"Have you experienced quickening?"
D.
"To begin, what questions may I answer?"
ANS: D
The first prenatal visit is extremely important and is a vital time for the nurse to use therapeutic communication to help establish a professional, caring relationship. The nurse should avoid yes-no questions and medical jargon that could be intimidating. Open-ended questions elicit the most information; when the nurse begins by asking what questions she or he can answer, that leaves an opening for the patient to express any concerns or questions at that time.
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