A client comments, "I can't wait to get out of here." Which response should the nurse make that demonstrates the therapeutic communication technique of reflection?
A)"I know what you mean."
B)"Don't you like being here?"
C)"You can't wait to get out of here."
D)"Your home is more comfortable than here."

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Reflection is a therapeutic communication technique where the nurse mirrors the client's statement, allowing the client to explore their feelings further. In this case, repeating the client's statement "You can't wait to get out of here" is an example of reflection.

A Client Comments, "I Can't Wait to Get Out of Here