A patient tells the nurse,"I think that I must be really sick.All of these tests are being done." The nurse uses the specific communication technique of reflection by saying:

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Reflecting is directing back to the patient ideas,feelings,questions,or content,validating the nurse's understanding of what the patient is saying and signifying empathy,interest,and respect for the patient.
Asking the patient to confirm your sense of his or her anxiety is "sharing perceptions." Stating that "we should talk about this more," that is,putting forth questions or statements to expand on a topic,is "focusing." Pointing out underlying issues or problems that occur repeatedly is known as "theme identification."

A Patient Tells the Nurse,"I Think That I Must Be