A 7-year-old child suspected of having meningitis is to undergo a lumbar puncture. The nurse discussing postprocedure teaching with the child and the mother is demonstrating which therapeutic communication technique?
A) Informing
B) Suggesting
C) Humor
D) Broad openings
Ans: A
Feedback: Informing involves providing information to the patient regarding his care. Suggesting is the presentation of an alternative idea for the patient's consideration relative to problem solving. Humor is the discharge of energy through the comic enjoyment of the imperfect. Broad openings encourage the patient to select topics for discussion.
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