The nurse states to the client, “You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing.” Which.

The nurse states to the client, “You say that you are sad, but you are smiling and laughing.” Which describes the purpose of this therapeutic communication technique? 1. To provide suggestions for coping strategies. 2. To redirect the client to an idea of importance. 3. To bring incongruencies or inconsistencies into awareness. 4. To provide feedback to the client.