Asked by Seymone Simmons on Jun 14, 2024

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The patient tells the nurse that his mother left him when he was 5 years old.The nurse responds by saying,"You say that your mother left you when you were 5 years old?" This is an example of _______________.

Directing Conversation

The practice of guiding and controlling the flow of dialogue in a discussion or interaction.

  • Apply particular communication strategies to mirror and elucidate patient declarations.
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Arynn AustinJun 21, 2024
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restating
Restating is a technique whereby the nurse repeats the main thought that the patient has expressed.It indicates that the nurse is listening,and validates,reinforces,or calls attention to something important that has been said.