Which nurse posture best supports therapeutic communication during a patient interview?
Correct answer: B. Sitting at eye level with an open posture
- A. Standing over the patient with folded arms
- B. Sitting at eye level with an open posture
- C. Looking at the door while the patient speaks
- D. Writing continuously without facing the patient
Explanation
An open posture and eye-level position show attention and reduce the sense of authority or threat. Folded arms, looking away, and focusing only on writing can discourage expression.
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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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