Which statement, if made by the nurse, is an example of a communication technique that can facilitate communication?
A) "Yes, I agree with you."
B) "You need to talk to your doctor."
C) "I know just how you feel."
D) "What are you thinking about?"

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Using open-ended questions such as "What are you thinking about?" are more likely to facilitate communication. Making comments such as "Yes, I agree with you" and "You need to talk to your doctor" are not therapeutic communication techniques. Stating "I know just how you feel" is never therapeutic because no one can say how another person feels even if the nurse had a similar experience.

Which Statement, If Made by the Nurse, Is an Example