RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1434 of 2368

When is it appropriate for the nurse to use confrontation as a therapeutic technique?

  1. During the first meeting to set boundaries
  2. During the working phase, after trust has been established
  3. During the termination phase to review progress
  4. Whenever the client disagrees with the nurse
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Correct answer: During the working phase, after trust has been established

Confrontation challenges a client's assumptions, so it is used only after trust is established in the working phase.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026