Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is an example of a communication technique that can facilitate communication?
a. "Yes, I agree with you."
b. "You need to talk to your doctor."
c. "I know just how you feel."
d. "What are you thinking about?"
D
Using open-ended questions are more likely to facilitate communication. Options a and b are not therapeutic communication techniques. Option c is never therapeutic. No one can say how another person feels.
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