Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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The nurse is caring for a client with depression over the recent death of her father from cancer. The client states, 'It's my fault. I should have insisted he get regular checkups instead of letting him put it off.' The nurse responds, 'You feel like it's your fault?' Which therapeutic communication technique is the nurse using?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Reflecting mirrors the client├óÔé¼Ôäós feelings, encouraging further expression and exploration of emotions.