Practice Question
A nurse working in a mental health unit reviews therapeutic and non-therapeutic communication techniques with a student nurse. All of the following are therapeutic communication techniques except:
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Asking the client, "Why?"
Rationale:
🟣 The word "Why?" can feel confrontational or judgmental, and may cause the client to become defensive.
🟣 Therapeutic communication should be non-threatening and client-centered, promoting trust.
🟣 Effective techniques include restating, active listening, silence, and summarizing, which encourage dialogue.
🟣 “Why” questions often shift focus away from emotions and toward rationalizing behavior, which is not therapeutic.
🟣 Avoiding this type of questioning supports a safe therapeutic environment.
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This question is from RN ATI Mental Health(Cohort 2)-N200 Exam which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4
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