The patient tells the nurse,"I must be very sick because so many tests are being performed." Which statement does the nurse use to reflect the patient's message?

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The nurse reflects the patient's message by focusing on the feelings the patient identifies,including nonverbal cues,and then clarifying the nurse's perception with the patient.The nurse follows this statement by encouraging the patient to confirm the perception.Pointing out that the patient has stated this before can be misinterpreted to mean that the patient is forgetful or annoying.Stating that the nurse feels that the patient is worried is a suitable response but does not reflect what the patient actually said.Exploring the topic with the patient is a suitable response but does not reflect the patient's actual statement.

The Patient Tells the Nurse,"I Must Be Very Sick Because