The nurse is writing a process recording of an interaction with a client. The nurse records the exchange that follows. Client: "My brother is such a mean person
He never has anything nice to say about me, and is always complaining that I can't do anything right. He says I'm a loser." Nurse: "I know what you mean. My sister is always trying to tell me how to run my life, and it really gets me upset. Sometimes I could just scream." Analysis of the preceding exchange indicates that the nurse's part in the interaction is: a. an effective use of active listening skills to build the relationship
b. an offer of self as a positive role model for interactions
c. incorporating reflection as a therapeutic communication technique
d. an inappropriate use of self-disclosure
D
The nurse's discussion of her own sister is an inappropriate use of self-disclosure. The nurse has neglected to explore further the client's feelings regarding comments made to the client by her brother. The focus of the conversation should have remained on the client.
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