The nurse asks members of a group for recovering alcoholics how they handle the urge to drink. Which communication technique is the nurse using?
a. Summarizing
b. Presenting reality
c. Encouraging comparison
d. Seeking consensual validation
C
Distinguishing among the techniques listed shows that the nurse is encouraging comparisons. Asking members to compare and contrast their experiences promotes group sharing.
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a. "I'm sorry. Can you help me plan better?" b. "It's not my fault." c. "I didn't do it." d. "It's not my turn. I did it yesterday."