Which of the following statements by the nurse is an example of the therapeutic communication technique of offering self?
A)"Would you like to talk with me about your emotions right now?"
B)"I'm not sure I understand. Please tell me more about the situation."
C)"I don't know the answer to your question, but I will check with the physician."
D)"I'll stay here with you until your family arrives."

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A)Offering self involves suggesting one's presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse's attention. The nurse's offer to stay with the client until the family arrives is an example of offering self. In comparison, asking whether the client wants to talk about his or her emotions is an example of providing general leads; asking the client to provide more details about a situation is an example of using open-ended questions; and offering to get answers from the physician is an example of giving information.
B)Offering self involves suggesting one's presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse's attention. The nurse's offer to stay with the client until the family arrives is an example of offering self. In comparison, asking whether the client wants to talk about his or her emotions is an example of providing general leads; asking the client to provide more details about a situation is an example of using open-ended questions; and offering to get answers from the physician is an example of giving information.
C)Offering self involves suggesting one's presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse's attention. The nurse's offer to stay with the client until the family arrives is an example of offering self. In comparison, asking whether the client wants to talk about his or her emotions is an example of providing general leads; asking the client to provide more details about a situation is an example of using open-ended questions; and offering to get answers from the physician is an example of giving information.
D)Offering self involves suggesting one's presence, interest, or wish to understand the client without making any demands or attaching conditions that the client must comply with to receive the nurse's attention. The nurse's offer to stay with the client until the family arrives is an example of offering self. In comparison, asking whether the client wants to talk about his or her emotions is an example of providing general leads; asking the client to provide more details about a situation is an example of using open-ended questions; and offering to get answers from the physician is an example of giving information.

Which of the Following Statements by the Nurse Is an Example