The patient reports using history of ibuprofen for arthritis pain after telling the nurse about a severe allergy to NSAID medications.The nurse asks the patient to further explain the allergy and use of ibuprofen.Which action is demonstrated by the nurse?

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The nurse's request for more information is used to clarify the patient's conflicting statements.Clarifying validates whether the person interpreted the message correctly.Focusing directs conversation to a specific topic or issues when a discussion becomes unclear.Summarizing provides a concise review of main ideas.Sharing observations is commenting on a patient's appearance and how he or she sounds and acts such as,"I see you didn't eat any breakfast."

The Patient Reports Using History of Ibuprofen for Arthritis Pain