Therapeutic Communication Strategies for Patients with Depression

Medium Mental Health Concepts Therapeutic Communication

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with severe depression. During a therapeutic communication session, the nurse aims to build rapport and facilitate the patient's expression of feelings. Which of the following strategies should the nurse employ to optimize therapeutic communication? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Maintain eye contact during the conversation.

Use open-ended questions to encourage discussion.

Interrupt frequently to keep the conversation flowing.

Summarize the patient's feelings to show understanding.

Provide reassurance to promote a positive outlook.

Avoid discussing sensitive topics to prevent distress.

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