The nurse can assist the patient in becoming more self-aware by using which technique?

A) Setting up an appointment to allow the patient to vent.
B) Allowing the patient to openly explore thoughts and feelings.
C) Assisting the patient to physically punch a pillow when upset.
D) Providing materials for the patient to write complaint letters.

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Wilkinslee Joseph · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Increasing the client's self-awareness is achieved through establishing a trusting nurse-client relationship that allows the client to openly explore thoughts and feelings.A priority nursing intervention is the expert use of communication skills to clarify client and family expectations.Open exploration can make the situation less threatening and encourages behaviours that expand self-awareness.Punching pillows does not create self-awareness.Writing complaint letters and venting can create more internal turmoil in a person and do not promote self-awareness.

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