Jillian, a psychiatric–mental health nurse, has initiated a process recording after gaining the consent of the client. What is the purpose of process recording?
A) It allows the nurse to see what effect his or her communication style has on the client.
B) It allows the nurse to identify abnormalities in the client's communication techniques.
C) It allows the client to explore alternate communication techniques that can be used.
D) It allows the client to identify characteristics of his or her communication style.
Ans: A
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The process recording provides a written analysis of each interactional exchange with clients to assist nurses to recognize the effects of their communication style.
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