A man has been admitted to the observation unit for observation after being treated for a large cut on his forehead.As the nurse works through the interview, one of the standard questions has to do with alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.When the nurse asks him about tobacco use, he states, "I quit smoking after my wife died 7 years ago." However, the nurse notices an open pack of cigarettes in his shirt pocket.Using clarification, the nurse could say:

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In the case of clarification, a certain action, feeling, or statement has been observed, and the nurse now focuses the patient's attention on it.The nurse should give honest feedback about what is seen or felt.Clarification may focus on a discrepancy, or the nurse may ask for clarification from the patient when parts of the story are inconsistent.The other statements are not appropriate.

A Man Has Been Admitted to the Observation Unit for Observation