During a therapy session,a patient cries as the nurse explores the relationship of the patient and her now-deceased mother.The patient sobs,"I shouldn't be blubbering like this." A response by the nurse that will hinder communication is:

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"Why" questions often imply criticism or seem intrusive or judgmental.They are difficult to answer;thus they are barriers to communication.The other options are therapeutic in nature.

During a Therapy Session,a Patient Cries as the Nurse Explores