Analyze these statements and choose the response that indicates reflection
1. "Did you receive your test results?"
2. While the nurse is nodding, she says, "Um, I see."
3. "You seem very sad about your test results."
4. "Did you understand the instructions?"
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Explanation: 1. The focus of this question is the test results. The sender is seeking information.
2. This statement only indicates that the nurse heard something the patient said, not that the nurse understood the patient's meaning.
3. Reflection focuses on the speaker's feelings and the receiver of the message restates what the receiver thinks are the feelings expressed.
4. The nurse is seeking clarification with this statement.
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