A patient says, Its' been so long since I've been with my family. Which statement by the nurse is an example of restating?

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Restating is repeating the main idea expressed. Restatement lets the client know that he or she communicated the idea effectively. This encourages the client to continue.
Focusing or concentrating on a single point encourages the client to concentrate his or her energies on a specific point, which may prevent a multitude of factors or problems from overwhelming the client. General leads give encouragement to continue. They indicate that the nurse is listening and following what the client is saying without taking away the initiative for the interaction. Placing events in sequence clarifies the relationship of events in time. This helps both the nurse and the client to see them in perspective.

A Patient Says, Its' Been So Long Since I've Been