The nurse understands that blocks to therapeutic communication include what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Socializing
b. Use of silence
c. Using clichés
d. Defending a situation
e. Using open-ended questions
ANS: A, C, D
Blocks to communication include socializing, using clichés, and defending a situation. Use of silence and using open-ended questions are therapeutic communication techniques.
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