The patient who recently lost her young child to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) tells the nurse that she is having trouble handling the grief and feels like she is to blame for her child’s death. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 

The nurse is conducting a detailed medical history interview. Which communication techniques demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills? Select all that apply.

The patient with social anxiety disorder asks the nurse to explain why she feels the way she does in social situations. The nurse bases the response on which understanding of the pathophysiology of anxiety disorder?