A patient states, "I do cocaine when I feel things are out of my control." The nurse responds by asking, "What else does cocaine do for you?" What communication skill does this exemplify?
a. Summarization
b. Restating
c. Showing acceptance
d. Stating observations
ANS: C
Acceptance is the willingness to listen and respond to what the patient is saying without passing judgment.
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