The nurse says to a newly admitted client, "Tell me more about what led up to your hospitalization." What is the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique?
A. To reframe the client's thoughts about mental health treatment
B. To put the client at ease
C. To explore a subject, idea, experience, or relationship
D. To communicate that the nurse is listening to the conversation
C
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of exploring. The purpose of exploring is to delve further into the subject, idea, experience, or relationship. This technique is especially helpful with clients who tend to remain on a superficial level of communication.
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