A group of nursing students is preparing a class presentation on therapeutic and nontherapeutic techniques of communication. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they select which techniques to demonstrate as therapeutic?
Select all that apply.
A) Confrontation
B) Open-ended statements
C) Reflection
D) Reassurance
E) Agreement
F) Challenges
Ans: A, B, C
Therapeutic communication techniques include confrontation, open-ended statements, and reflection. Reassurance, agreement, and challenges are techniques that inhibit communication.
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