Practice Question
The nurse is talking with a male client regarding his recent alcohol relapse. The client's statement hints to the idea that he started to drink again after a fight with his wife. What is the best therapeutic response to the patient?
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Correct Answer:
"Let's talk more about what triggers you to drink alcohol."
Rationale:
🟢 This response reflects therapeutic communication because it is open-ended, nonjudgmental, and allows the client to explore the underlying reasons for relapse.
🟢 By focusing on triggers, the nurse helps the client identify situations, feelings, or conflicts (like the fight with his wife) that contribute to drinking behavior.
🟢 This approach empowers the client to recognize risky patterns and supports development of coping strategies for stress management.
🟢 It builds trust and shows empathy rather than dismissing or confronting the client harshly.
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This question is from NUR180 Mental Health Exam 2 SU 25 which contains 74 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4