When talking with a client about discharge plans, the nurse is not sure what the client is saying about the home situation. Which of these statements by the nurse would illustrate a therapeutic communication technique in this situation?
a. "Tell me what you mean by that."
b. "Do you mean that you have many stairs to climb?"
c. "Are you frightened about going home?"
d. "We can talk about how your family can help."
B
Therapeutic communication is goal-directed and is centered on the client's needs or problems, not those of the nurse. The goals of therapeutic communication are to obtain or provide information, to develop trust, to show caring, and to explore feelings.
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