What therapeutic communication technique requires a great deal of skill and is not used as frequently as other communication techniques?
a. Touch
b. Silence
c. Listening
d. Summarizing
ANS: B
Silence is an extremely effective therapeutic communication skill that is frequently underused because the nurse feels uncomfortable applying it.
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