Which nursing statement is a good example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?
A. "I think it would be great if you talked about that problem during our next group session."
B. "Would you like me to accompany you to your electroconvulsive therapy treatment?"
C. "I notice that you are offering help to other peers in the milieu."
D. "After discharge, would you like to meet me for lunch to review your outpatient progress?"
ANS: B
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self. Offering self makes the nurse available on an unconditional basis, increasing client's feelings of self-worth. Professional boundaries must be maintained when using the technique of offering self.
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