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Technician in Surgery TS-C Practice Test

Category - Communication

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What is the ultimate goal of therapeutic communication?
  1. To convey pertinent information to the surgeon about the patient’s condition.
  2. To provide reports between nursing shifts about the patient’s activities.
  3. To help the tech plan what they are going to say to the patient.
  4. To develop a working partnership between the patient and the tech.
Explanation
Answer: D-The goal of therapeutic communication is to develop a working partnership between the patient and the tech. Therapeutic communication is when the tech discovers information about the patient’s background and history as it affects the current situation. Therapeutic communication is confidential and allows the tech to work with the patient to develop appropriate goals for care.
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