After talking with a patient being evaluated for a mental health disorder, the nurse says, "It sounds as if you are feeling angry." Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse employing?
a. Restating
b. Reflecting
c. Giving recognition
d. Offering a general lead
ANS: A
Restating is a therapeutic communication technique that repeats the main idea of what the patient has verbalized. D. A general lead is a statement such as "I see . . ." or "Go on . . ." B. Reflecting refers a statement or question back to the patient. C. Giving recognition acknowledges something the patient has done.
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