While leading a group, a nurse leader says to a client, "This is the fourth time that you've changed the subject when we have talked about child abuse. Is something going on?" The nurse is using which technique?
A) Support
B) Confrontation
C) Summarizing
D) Clarification
Ans: B
The nurse's statement reflects confrontation, which helps individuals learn something about themselves, helps to reduce some forms of disruptive behavior, and helps members deal more openly and directly with one another. Support would be reflected in a statement such as, "We really appreciate your sharing that experience with us." Summarizing would be reflected in a statement such as, "So far we've discussed problems with . . . ." Clarification would be reflected in a statement such as, "What I heard you say was that you were feeling very angry right now. Is that correct?"
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