{"id":9994,"date":"2026-05-27T00:03:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T08:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=9994"},"modified":"2026-06-30T13:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T21:45:08","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Therapeutic communication"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-therapeutic-communication\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Today\u2019s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on the nature of therapeutic communication. <\/strong>Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The student nurse asks the Registered Nurse, \u201cWhat is therapeutic communication?\u201d Which is the <em>best response<\/em> from the RN?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication unique to healthcare providers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication that establishes a hierarchical ranking of the healthcare team above the patient.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication in which the healthcare provider gives the patient advice.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication where information between clinicians and patients is shared to promote collaboration and patients\u2019 well-being.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn with Osmosis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iDxHtjjCMbU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication where information between clinicians and patients is shared to promote collaboration and patients\u2019 well-being.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Therapeutic communication is a communication type where clinicians and patients exchange information to collaborate effectively and promote patients\u2019 physical and psychological well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Therapeutic communication is a type of communication where clinicians and patients exchange information to collaborate effectively and encourage patients\u2019 physical and psychological well-being. Therapeutic communication is crucial to forming patient-centered relationships and fostering trust and respect, especially for patients experiencing emotional distress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image_a68898.png\" alt=\"Educational graphic on therapeutic communication showing information exchange between a clinician and a client. It emphasizes collaboration, promoting physical and psychological well-being, and building client-centered relationships based on trust and respect, especially for clients experiencing emotional distress.\" class=\"wp-image-10014\" style=\"width:489px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image_a68898.png 779w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image_a68898.png?resize=300,147 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/image_a68898.png?resize=768,376 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication unique to healthcare providers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Although therapeutic communication is used by healthcare providers; it is not a type of communication unique to healthcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication that establishes a hierarchical ranking of the healthcare team above the patient.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Therapeutic communication is not a type that establishes a hierarchical ranking of the healthcare team and the patient. Instead, hierarchical ranking is a relationship factor that can affect therapeutic communication, such as the nurse is in a position of power over the patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cTherapeutic communication is a type of communication in which the healthcare provider gives the patient advice.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> Therapeutic communication is not a type in which the healthcare provider gives the patient advice. Therapeutic communication involves a dual exchange of information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Therapeutic_communication%3A_Nursing\">Therapeutic communication: Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN2_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Try <strong>Osmosis from Elsevier<\/strong> today! 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