The remark by the nurse that gives the client verbal tracking feedback is
a. "Describe your relationship with your wife.".
b. "Am I correct in stating you are feeling angry with your wife?"
c. "You're saying you do not have a good relationship with your wife.".
d. "Give me an example of not getting along with your wife.".
ANS: C
Verbal tracking simply keeps track of what the client is saying. It is giving neutral feedback in the
form of restating or summarizing what the client has said. Option B seeks validation. Options A and
D are examples of exploring.
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