A patient says to the nurse, 'I dreamed I was stoned. When I woke up, I felt emotionally drained, as though I hadn't rested well.' Which comment would be appropriate if the nurse seeks clarification?
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A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia tells the nurse, 'The CIA is monitoring us through the fluorescent lights in this room. Be careful what you say.' Which response by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
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The patient says, 'My marriage is just great. My spouse and I usually agree on everything.' The nurse observes the patient's foot moving continuously as the patient twirls a shirt button. What type of communication is the patient presenting?
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A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of 'offering self'?
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Which technique will best communicate to a patient that the nurse is interested in listening?
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