Nursing: Therapeutic Communication

Therapeutic Communication is due no later than 1/25. When completing the assignment, there should be a dialogue between you (the nurse) and the client using the techniques of therapeutic communication. You may include silence, or therapeutic touch as a technique. For example:

Nurse walks into client's room who is crying after noted hanging up the phone.

Nurse: You seem upset. 

Client: My boyfriend/girlfriend just broke up with me.

Nurse: Therapeutic touch on arm.

Client: (Crying). He/she says the long distance is not working out.

Nurse: This must be difficult for you. I am here if you would like to discuss this more.

Client: Thank you. I appreciate that.

(Side Note: Continue with an organic conversation/exchange).