While a patent is being interviewed by the nurse, a family member states, "What my father really means is that he doesn't know for sure what the physician meant about the medical diagnosis
" Which communication technique did the family member use? a. Focusing
b. Clarifying
c. Summarizing
d. Sharing observations
B
The family member's statement is clarifying. Clarifying validates whether the person interpreted the message correctly. Focusing directs conversation to a specific topic or issues when a discus-sion becomes unclear. Summarizing provides a concise review of main ideas. Sharing observa-tions is commenting on a patient's appearance and how he or she sounds and acts such as, "I see you didn't eat any breakfast."
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