You are a psychiatric nurse working with a client who feels a strong need to be in control at all times
Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques would MOST appropriately encourage this client to consider a new treatment approach? a. "You've come to me for expert advice, yet you reject the treatment option that I suggest."
b. "Would it help you to talk with people who have tried those treatments themselves?"
c. "Let's go back over these treatment options to be sure you have your facts straight."
d. "This chapter out of a textbook that I edited is the best source of information about these treatment options."
B
The best response by the nurse would be to say, "Would it help you to talk with people who have tried those treatments themselves?" The nurse is using the technique of suggestion, which is used to encourage a client to consider a specific option or asking the client to consider an alternate means of coping with a particular situation.
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