Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
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."┬Ø. The nurse responds, "Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?"┬Ø Which of the following communication techniques is the nurse using?
Correct answer
C
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.