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NCLEX Therapeutic Communication Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A client says, "I don’t want to live anymore." What is the nurse’s best initial response?

• "You have so much to live for."
• "Why do you feel this way?"

✔✔ C. "I’m here with you. Can you tell me what’s making you feel this way?"

• "You shouldn’t think like that."

When a client is crying during the interview, which response is most appropriate?

• "Stop crying, it’s not that bad."

✔✔ B. "It’s okay to cry. I’m here for you."

• "Try to be strong."
• "You need to calm down."

A client says, “No one cares about me.” What is the most therapeutic response?

• "That’s not true."

✔✔ B. "It sounds like you’re feeling very lonely right now." 1 / 4

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• "You have family who love you."
• "Don’t say that."

The nurse asks a client, “How are you feeling today?” The client remains silent. What should the nurse do?

• Repeat the question louder.
• Change the topic.

✔✔ C. Allow silence and wait patiently.

• Ask someone else to answer.

Which response demonstrates **clarifying** when a client says, “I’m upset about what happened”?

• "What exactly upset you?"
• "You seem angry."

✔✔ C. "Tell me more about what happened that upset you."

• "Don’t worry about it."

What is the nurse demonstrating by saying, “You seem anxious today”?

• Advising 2 / 4

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• Confronting

✔✔ C. Making an observation

• Judging

When a client states, “I don’t think I can handle this,” the nurse replies:

• "You have to be strong."
• "Why can’t you handle it?"

✔✔ C. "It sounds like this is overwhelming for you. Tell me more."

• "Everyone feels that way sometimes."

Which technique is the nurse using when repeating the client’s last words?

• Summarizing

✔✔ B. Restating

• Reflecting
• Paraphrasing

A client asks, “Do you think I’m crazy?” What is the nurse’s best response?

• "No, you’re not crazy." 3 / 4

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• "Why would you say that?"

✔✔ C. "What makes you feel that way?"

• "You’re just stressed."

A client says, “I’m scared of this procedure.” What should the nurse say?

• "Don’t be scared. It’s routine."
• "You have to trust us."

✔✔ C. "It’s normal to feel scared. What worries you the most?"

• "There’s nothing to worry about."

The nurse says, “Let’s talk about your feelings.” This is an example of:

• Advising
• Defending

✔✔ C. Encouraging expression

• Giving approval

Which response reflects **empathy** best?

• "You must be very sad."
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