The client has disclosed several of his concerns and associated feelings. If the nurse wishes to seek
clarification he could say
a. "What are the common elements here?"
b. "Tell me again.".
c. "Am I correct in concluding that . . .".
d. "Tell me everything from the beginning.".
ANS: C
Option C permits clarification to ensure that both the nurse and client share mutual understanding of
the communication. Option A is a closed-ended question. Options B and D are implied questions.
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