The Nurse Is in the Process of Conducting an Admission

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is in the process of conducting an admission interview with the patient.At one point in the discussion,the patient has provided information that the nurse would like to clarify.Using the technique of clarification,how does the nurse respond?

• A)"I'm not sure that I understand what you mean by that statement."
• B)"The electrocardiogram records information about your heart's electrical activity."
• C)"Let's look at the problem you have had with your medication at home."
• D)"What's your biggest concern at the moment?"

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