After a patient's first group session, the nurse asks, "How was the experience of participating in group for you?" Which communication technique is the nurse using?
a. Summarizing
b. Seeking clarification
c. Making observations
d. Encouraging evaluation
D
Distinguishing among the techniques listed shows that the nurse is encouraging evaluation when asking a patient to make a judgment about the experience. This opens the door to further exploration of thoughts and feelings.
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