The nurse is caring for a patient who states, "I tossed and turned last night." The nurse responds to the patient, "You feel like you were awake all night?" This is an example of:

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Restatement is a therapeutic communication technique in which the nurse restates in different words what the patient said. This encourages further communication on that topic.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who States, "I