The nurse wishes to use the communication technique of clarification. The nurse states:
A. "Have you spoken with your family?"
B. "I'm not sure that I understand what you mean."
C. "Tell me more about your family history."
D. "I sense that you may be anxious about something."
B
B. This statement asks the client to explain or clarify something that is unclear to the nurse.
A. This question asks for specific information, not clarification.
C. This statement is a broad opening rather than a clarification technique.
D. This statement is a shared perception, not a request for clarification.
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