The Nurse Is Seeking Clarification of a Statement That Was

question 6

Multiple Choice

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."

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Definitions:

Epidemiologic Study

Research conducted to study the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specific populations, and to apply this study to control health problems.

Randomized Trial

A study design that randomly assigns participants into an experimental group or a control group to measure the effect of a variable.

Placebo Group

A group of participants in a clinical trial that receives a sham treatment to compare the actual treatment's effectiveness against no treatment.

Control Group

A group in a study or experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to gauge the effects of the intervention.