Determine the type of communication occurring in the following vignette
Nurse: Good morning, Mrs. Jones. How did you sleep last night?
Client: I had a lousy night. The person in the room next door kept yelling in his sleep.
Nurse: I know what you mean; sometimes my husband does that too. I'm luckier than you because I can shake him and get the shouting to stop. I guess you probably wouldn't have felt comfortable doing that with another client.
Client: No, beside that, who wants to walk around here at night? Still, I think I would like to meet him. He looked pretty handsome when I saw the nurse taking him around the unit after he was admitted yesterday.
This interaction should be assessed as:
1. Therapeutic
2. Collegial
3. Social
4. Intrapersonal
ANS: 3
Although the conversation takes place between the nurse and a client, it is of a social nature. It is superficial and benefits both parties mutually. No expectation of help exists. 1. Therapeutic communication promotes client growth and is client-focused. 2. Collegial conversation occurs for the purpose of professional collaboration. 4. Intrapersonal communication takes place within the individual.
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