Which technique should the nurse use to obtain more data about a patient's vague or ambiguous statement?
a. Laughing and smiling during conversation
b. Using phrases such as "Go on," and "Then?"
c. Repeating what the patient has said, but using different words
d. Asking the patient to explain a point
ANS: D
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