ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is about to undergo a colonoscopy. The patient expresses, "I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test.". The nurse responds, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?" Which of the following communication techniques is the nurse using?
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Rationale: Clarification is a communication technique where the nurse seeks to understand the patient's message by asking for more information or for elaboration on a point. In this scenario, the nurse is using clarification by restating the patient's concern in a different way to confirm their understanding.
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