BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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99. A client in a therapy session frequently avoids discussing difficult topics, changing the subject or becoming silent. What is the most appropriate therapeutic response?

A. Allow the avoidance to continue
B. Directly challenge their avoidance in a confrontational manner
C. Gently bring the conversation back to the avoided topic, validating their discomfort
D. Shift the topic to something entirely different

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  • Allow the avoidance to continue
  • Directly challenge their avoidance in a confrontational manner
  • Gently bring the conversation back to the avoided topic, validating their discomfort
  • Shift the topic to something entirely different

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