An emergency department nurse is caring for a 7-year-old child suspected of having meningitis
The patient is to have a lumbar puncture performed, and the nurse is doing postprocedure teaching with the child and the mother. The nurse's action is an example of which therapeutic communication technique?
A) Informing
B) Suggesting
C) Humor
D) Broad openings
Ans: A
Feedback: Informing involves providing information to the patient regarding his care.
Suggesting is the presentation alternative idea for the patient's consideration relative to problem solving. Humor is the discharge of energy through the comic enjoyment of the imperfect. Broad openings encourage the patient to select topics for discussion.
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