For communication between nurse and client to be considered therapeutic, the focus of the conversation must be on:
a. the client's needs or problems
b. the nurse's needs or problems
c. the client's family's needs or problems
d. the client's compliance with the care plan
A
Therapeutic communication differs from social conversation in its focus on building a trust relationship between nurse and client. Therapeutic communication is goal-directed and is centered on the client's needs or problems, not those of the nurse.
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