Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse–client interaction? Client: "My father spanked me often" . Nurse: "Your father was a harsh disciplinarian"
A. Restatement
B. Offering general leads
C. Focusing
D. Accepting
A
The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of restatement. Restatement involves repeating the main idea of what the client has said. The nurse uses this technique to communicate that the client's statement has been heard and understood.
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