The nurse working with a client during a flashback says, "I know you're scared, but you're in a safe place. Do you see the bed in your room? Do you feel the chair you're sitting in?” The nurse is using which technique?

Choice A reason: Relaxation techniques involve calming strategies such as deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation. The nurse’s statement is not focused on relaxation but on orienting the client to the present. Choice B reason: Grounding is the correct technique. It helps the client reconnect with the present moment by focusing on sensory experiences, such as seeing the bed or feeling the chair. This reduces dissociation and helps the client feel safe. Choice C reason: Distraction involves diverting attention away from distressing thoughts, often through activities or conversation. The nurse’s approach is not distraction but direct sensory grounding. Choice D reason: Reality orientation is typically used for clients with cognitive impairment, such as dementia, to remind them of time, place, and person. In PTSD, grounding is more appropriate than reality orientation.