A client is having difficulty with self-administration of insulin. The nurse states, "A lot of people learn to give themselves insulin." The nurse is using which nontherapeutic communication technique?
A) Giving advice
B) Belittling
C) Giving false reassurance
D) Disagreeing

Question

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Belittling the client's feelings or concerns by implying they are trivial because many others manage the situation well can make the client feel dismissed or minimized.

A Client Is Having Difficulty with Self-Administration of Insulin