The nurse completes the admission process of a patient to an acute care facility. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the communication technique of focusing?
A) "You have been having a great deal of fatigue for the last 3 months."
B) "You are hoping to figure out the cause of your extreme fatigue during this hospital stay."
C) "You are frustrated because you are too tired to perform normal acitivities."
D) "You are unsure of what helps or prevents your fatigue."
Ans: B
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