Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Practice Test 2025 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

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To maintain a therapeutic environment with a patient and his family, the nurse can use communication techniques such as clarification. An example of clarification is:

"For now, I would like to concentrate on..."

"How is it going?"

"You say you aren't concerned, but you've asked me many questions on this same subject."

"What do you mean when you say...?"

Clarification is a communication technique used to ensure mutual understanding between the nurse and the patient or family members. By asking "What do you mean when you say...?" the nurse is seeking clarity and understanding about the patient's or family member's statement or concerns. This can help prevent misunderstandings and enhance effective communication in the therapeutic relationship.

Options A and B are more general and do not specifically aim to clarify the patient's or family member's statements.

Option C points out a potential discrepancy in the patient's behavior but does not directly seek clarification about the statement made by the patient or family member.

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