A patient says, “I am angry that my brother made decisions without asking me.” Which response best uses restatement?
Correct answer: A. “You believe your brother made decisions without consulting you.”
- A. “You believe your brother made decisions without consulting you.”
- B. “Your brother probably acted because he was worried.”
- C. “You should discuss this calmly with your brother.”
- D. “Are you angry with your whole family?”
Explanation
Restatement repeats the patient’s main message in slightly different words and allows the patient to correct or expand it. The other responses interpret motives, give advice, or narrow the discussion with a closed question.
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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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