The patient states,"I don't know what my family will think about this." The nurse wishes to use the communication technique of clarification.The nurse states:

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The definition of clarification is attempting to put into words vague ideas or unclear thoughts of the patient to enhance the nurse's understanding or asking the patient to explain what he or she means.Repeating main thoughts expressed by patients is known as "restating." Questions or statements that help patients expand on a topic of importance is known as "focusing." Asking a patient to verify the nurse's understanding of what the patient is thinking or feeling is known as "sharing perceptions."

The Patient States,"I Don't Know What My Family Will Think