Asked by Antonia Jones on Sep 25, 2024
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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."
Clarification
The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
- Identify effective strategies for seeking clarification in patient communication.
Verified Answer
FA
Fahmi Akmal2 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Clarification ensures that both the nurse and patient share mutual understanding of the communication. The distracters encourage comparison rather than clarification and present implied questions that suggest the nurse was not listening.
Learning Objectives
- Identify effective strategies for seeking clarification in patient communication.