The nurse is providing care to a client who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which statements by the nurse could inhibit the development of therapeutic communication with this client? Select all that apply.
A)"I am so happy today! I just found out that I got accepted into nurse practitioner school!"
B)"Well, I guess your lifestyle finally caught up to you."
C)"One of my cousins has AIDS. It is hard to watch him die."
D)"Tell me your feelings about the diagnosis."
E)"Would you like to talk about the new medications you've been prescribed?"

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A)Various obstacles to attentive listening can inhibit the development of therapeutic communication. Being concerned with oneself, assuming, and identifying are all common obstacles to attentive listening. In contrast, using open-ended questions and providing general leads-in are actions that enhance therapeutic communication.
B)Various obstacles to attentive listening can inhibit the development of therapeutic communication. Being concerned with oneself, assuming, and identifying are all common obstacles to attentive listening. In contrast, using open-ended questions and providing general leads-in are actions that enhance therapeutic communication.
C)Various obstacles to attentive listening can inhibit the development of therapeutic communication. Being concerned with oneself, assuming, and identifying are all common obstacles to attentive listening. In contrast, using open-ended questions and providing general leads-in are actions that enhance therapeutic communication.
D)Various obstacles to attentive listening can inhibit the development of therapeutic communication. Being concerned with oneself, assuming, and identifying are all common obstacles to attentive listening. In contrast, using open-ended questions and providing general leads-in are actions that enhance therapeutic communication.
E)Various obstacles to attentive listening can inhibit the development of therapeutic communication. Being concerned with oneself, assuming, and identifying are all common obstacles to attentive listening. In contrast, using open-ended questions and providing general leads-in are actions that enhance therapeutic communication.

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