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Question #: 54
Topic #: 5
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A female client is anticipating a visit with her parents over the Thanksgiving holidays. She has recently begun experiencing periods of extreme shortness of breath, which her physician has labeled as panic attacks. Which of the following statements by the nurse would enhance therapeutic communication?

  • A. "Why do you feel this way?"
  • B. "Tell me about your dislike for your parents."
  • C. "Don’t worry, everything will be all right on your visit with your parents."
  • D. "Perhaps you and I can discover what produces your anxiety."
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
(A) Asking the client to provide an explanation for her feelings is often intimidating. (B) This response is probing and may make the client feel used and valued only for the information she can provide. (C) This underrates the clients feelings and belittles her concerns. It may cause the client to stop sharing feelings for fear that they will be ridiculed. (D) The emphasis is on working with the client. It shows that there is hope for change through collaboration.

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