The nurse is communicating with a patient who is experiencing a crisis related to marital difficulties. Which of the following statements made by the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication when working with this patient?

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A seven-stage sequential blueprint for clinical intervention can be used to structure the crisis intervention process in nurse-patient relationships. This model is applicable to this situation, Step 4 in particular: Planning: Exploring Alternative Options And Partial Solutions. Step 4 strategies focus on broadening patient perspective by looking at partial solutions. Breaking tasks down into small, achievable parts empowers patients. Proposed strategies should accommodate both the immediate problems and patient resources.
It is important to encourage the patient to make autonomous choices, rather than giving advice. Nurses can assist patients in discussing the consequences, costs, and benefits of choosing of one action versus another (e.g., "What would happen if you choose this course of action as compared with...?" or "What is the worst that could happen if you decided to...?"). Making choices helps patients reestablish control. Even a small decision encourages patients to become invested in the solution-finding process and hopeful about finding a resolution to a crisis situation.

The Nurse Is Communicating with a Patient Who Is Experiencing