The nurse is interviewing the client. The nurse states, "Can you tell me exactly how you feel when you are having difficulty catching your breath?" Which communication technique is the nurse specifically using during this client interaction?
1. Focusing.
2. Attending.
3. Paraphrasing.
4. Summarizing.
Correct Answer: 1
Focusing is used to help the client zero in on a subject or get in touch with feelings. Attending is when the nurse gives the client undivided attention. Paraphrasing or clarifying is when the nurse restates the client's basic message to test whether it was understood. Summarizing is when the nurse ties together the various messages that the client has communicated throughout the interview.
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