One Nurse Confronts Another and Says,"You Are Always So Talkative

question 17

Multiple Choice

One nurse confronts another and says,"You are always so talkative in the meetings.I don't know why you can't stay quiet sometimes." Which reply by the other nurse reflects the technique of "clouding/fogging?"

• A) "You're right. I do speak up a lot."
• B) "Sounds to me like you're agitated and we need to talk. What are you truly angry about?"
• C) "Are you offended that I speak up, or because my thoughts are in opposition to yours?"
• D) "I have the right to express my opinion."

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