The patient says, "When I came to the hospital yesterday, everything got confused." What would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "What happened?"
b. "Yes, hospital admissions can be confusing."
c. "Are you confused now?"
d. "We really try to make admissions less stressful."
ANS: A
Clarifying an unclear statement with the use
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