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Title: Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who ...
Post by: Dmelendez09 on Jan 21, 2018
Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations?
 
  A. My sister has the same diagnosis as you and she also hears voices.
  B. I understand that the voices seem real to you, but I do not hear any voices.
  C. Why not turn up the radio so that the voices are muted.
  D. I wouldn't worry about these voices. The medication will make them disappear.


Title: Which therapeutic communication technique should the nurse use when communicating with a client who ...
Post by: Lizamarie on Jan 21, 2018
ANS: B
This is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of presenting reality. Presenting reality is when the client has a misperception of the environment. The nurse defines reality or indicates his or her perception of the situation for the client.