A client states, "You won't believe what my husband said to me during visiting hours. He has no right treating me that way." Which nursing response would best assess the situation that occurred?
A. "Does your husband treat you like this very often?"
B. "What do you think is your role in this relationship?"
C. "Why do you think he behaved like that?"
D. "Describe what happened during your time with your husband."
D
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of exploring. The purpose of using 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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