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Question:
During a counseling session with a patient diagnosed with depression, the patient states, "I know my husband doesn't love me anymore." Which response by the healthcare provider demonstrates therapeutic communication?
A
"What happened to make you think your husband doesn't love you anymore?"
explanation
Initially, the healthcare provider will want to communicate understanding of the situation. Therapeutic communication in this situation would consist of asking a question to explore the patient's perceptions and valuing the patient's feelings.
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