A patient says, “I have been thinking a lot since I was admitted.” Which nurse response uses an open-ended question?
Correct answer: C. What thoughts have been on your mind?
- A. Are you thinking about your family?
- B. Do you feel worried today?
- C. What thoughts have been on your mind?
- D. Did something happen this morning?
Explanation
“What thoughts have been on your mind?” invites the patient to describe concerns in their own words. The other questions limit the response or suggest a specific answer.
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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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