A patient says, “I am afraid to tell anyone what I did.” Which response best uses acceptance?
Correct answer: D. “You can talk with me when you feel ready.”
- A. “You should tell your family immediately.”
- B. “There is no reason to be afraid.”
- C. “You must explain exactly what happened.”
- D. “You can talk with me when you feel ready.”
Explanation
This response accepts the patient without forcing disclosure and allows the patient control over the pace. The other responses give advice, offer false reassurance, or pressure the patient to speak.
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Therapeutic communication covers active listening, empathy, clarification, reflection, silence, open-ended questioning, and purposeful responses that help patients express thoughts and feelings. It distinguishes therapeutic techniques from barriers such as false reassurance, advice-giving, judgment, changing the subject, probing, and asking repeated or closed questions.
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