The nurse is providing therapeutic communication while changing a client's linen. The client states, "Every time I urinate, I still feel the need to urinate again. This is so disappointing
" The nurse states, "You don't feel that you are emptying your bladder." Which communication technique has the nurse used? A) Open-ended questioning
B) Paraphrasing
C) Reflecting
D) Broad opening
B
Feedback:
Paraphrasing restates what the client is saying to demonstrate listening. This communication technique also allows the client to offer further information on the subject. Open-ended questioning provides an open-ended question for the client to provide further information. Reflecting states the content back to the client and confirms that the nurse is following the conversation. A broad opening starts the interaction and relieves tension before addressing other issues.
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