The nurse is seeking clarification of a statement that was made by a patient. What is the best way for the nurse to seek clarification?
a. "What are the common elements here?"
b. "Tell me again about your experiences."
c. "Am I correct in understanding that…"
d. "Tell me everything from the beginning."
ANS: C
Clarification ensures that both the nurse and patient share mutual understanding of the communication. The distracters encourage comparison rather than clarification and present implied questions that suggest the nurse was not listening.
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