Asked by Kennedy Woodward on May 22, 2024
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A nurse is conducting a therapeutic session with a patient in the inpatient psychiatric facility. Which remark by the nurse would be an appropriate way to begin an interview session?
A) "How shall we start today?"
B) "Shall we talk about losing your privileges yesterday?"
C) "Let's get started discussing your marital relationship."
D) "What happened when your family visited yesterday?"
Therapeutic Session
A scheduled period of treatment in a healthcare setting aimed at healing or relieving symptoms of a disease, disorder, or distress.
Psychiatric Facility
A healthcare establishment dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of individuals with mental health conditions.
- Recognize appropriate techniques to initiate therapeutic communication sessions.
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Madisen WieberMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The interview is patient centered; thus, the patient chooses issues. The nurse assists the patient by using communication skills and actively listening to provide opportunities for the patient to reach goals. In the distracters, the nurse selects the topic.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize appropriate techniques to initiate therapeutic communication sessions.