Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction? Client: "When I get angry,I get into a fistfight with my wife or I take it out on the kids."
Nurse: "I notice that you are smiling as you talk about this physical violence."

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The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of making observations by pointing out the client's smiling while talking about physical violence. This is an effective technique to help the client become more aware of their emotions and behaviors.

Which Therapeutic Communication Technique Is Being Used in This Nurse-Client