Which of the following statements is true about self-disclosure by the therapist?
a. It is appropriate when it is directed toward the goal of shared human experiences.
b. It is appropriate when the therapist wants to focus on self instead of client.
c. It is never appropriate for the therapist to share information about self with a client.
d. It is appropriate when there are too many periods of silence during a therapy session.
A
Self-disclosure by the therapist is appropriate when it is directed toward the goal of sharing human experiences. The nurse should not use self-disclosure to focus on self or when the nurse is uncomfortable with periods of silence.
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