Question

the nurse practitioner is trying to engage in therapeutic communication with a patient who starts asking the np personal questions. which therapeutic communication strategy is best for the np to employ in this situation?
restating
focusing
exploring
silence

Explanation:

Restating involves repeating the patient's statement to show understanding, but it doesn't address personal - question issue. Focusing helps direct the conversation to relevant topics, useful here to shift from personal questions. Exploring delves deeper into a topic, not suitable for personal questions. Silence may be awkward. Focusing can redirect the conversation back to the patient's health - related issues.

Answer:

Focusing