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Practice Question

A client being discharged appears angry with the nurse when the nurse attempts to review discharge instructions with the client. The nurse can assist the client in this stage of the nurse-client relationship with which therapeutic response?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

"I can sense you are angry. Tell me how you feel about being discharged today."

Rationale:

🗣️This response uses therapeutic communication by reflecting the client's emotions without judgment and inviting open expression

🤝Recognizing and acknowledging the emotion (anger) helps build trust and rapport in the termination phase of the nurse-client relationship

🎯It encourages emotional exploration and allows the client to process feelings about discharge, a common time of resistance or anxiety

🛑Avoiding confrontation or invalidating the emotion preserves the therapeutic nature of the interaction and supports client-centered care

📌Core Message

Effective therapeutic communication involves acknowledging client emotions and encouraging open discussion without judgment

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  • Category: RN Nursing Exams
  • Subcategory: ATI Exams (RN)
  • Domain: Mental Health (RN ati)
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