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a healthcare provider is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. the
client asks about his medications and the provider asks the client why he needs to
know this. which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the
nurse using?
changing the subject
asking for an explanation
behaving defensively
arguing

Explanation:

Asking for an explanation is a nontherapeutic communication technique. In this case, the client asks about medications, and the provider's response of asking "why he needs to know this" is an example of asking for an explanation. This can make the client feel defensive or as if they are being interrogated, rather than having a supportive therapeutic conversation. Changing the subject would involve moving away from the topic of medications entirely. Behaving defensively would involve the provider protecting their own actions or position in a defensive manner (e.g., "I know what I'm doing, so you don't need to ask"). Arguing would involve a more confrontational exchange where opposing views are forcefully presented against each other.

Answer:

asking for an explanation