When practicing therapeutic communication with a client, the nurse demonstrates which of the following listening skills?

A. While adolescents may have a high rate of suicide attempts, their attempts are not typically as fatal as those in older adults. This is often due to less lethal methods being used, lower intent, and less access to means. Suicide attempts among adolescents tend to have a lower success rate compared to older adults.
B. Young adults also have a notable rate of suicide attempts, but the lethality of these attempts is generally lower compared to older adults. The methods used by young adults may not be as immediately fatal or decisive as those used by older adults.
C. Older adults have a higher success rate in suicide attempts, with a significant portion of attempts resulting in death. One reason for this is that older adults are more likely to use highly lethal methods, such as firearms or overdoses of medication. Additionally, older adults may have a more determined intent to die, and their methods are often more effective at causing death.
D. Middle-aged adults do have a significant rate of suicide attempts, and their attempts are more likely to be fatal than those of adolescents or young adults. However, the success rate is still generally lower than that of older adults.

A. Sharing personal information can blur the professional boundaries and hinder the therapeutic relationship. The nurse's focus should be on the client's needs and well-being.
B. Maintaining professional boundaries is essential in therapeutic relationships. It helps to establish trust and ensures the nurse can provide effective care without becoming emotionally involved.
C. Comparing the client to someone else can be misleading and inappropriate. It's important to focus on the client as an individual and avoid making comparisons.
D. While empathy and compassion are crucial in nursing, developing an emotional commitment can compromise objectivity and hinder the nurse's ability to provide effective care.