On the second day of hospitalization, the client is discussing with the nurse concerns about unhealthy family relationships. During the nurse-client interaction, the client changes the subject to a job situation. The nurse responds, "Let's go back to what we were just talking about." What therapeutic communication technique did the nurse use?
A. Reflecting
B. Restating
C. Focusing
D. Summarizing
Answer: C. Focusing
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