The nurse completes the admission process of a client to an acute care facility. Which statement by the nurse demonstrates the communication technique of focusing?
A) "You have been having a great deal of fatigue for the last 3 months."
B) "You are hoping to figure out the cause of your extreme fatigue during this hospital stay."
C) "You are frustrated because you are too tired to perform normal activities."
D) "You are unsure of what helps or prevents your fatigue."
Ans: B
Feedback:
This statement focuses on the client's chief complaint and the goal for this admission. The other statements demonstrate the communication technique of clarifying.
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