During the interview the patient states, "Every time I climb the stairs I have to stop to catch my breath." Hearing this, the respiratory therapist replies, "So, it sounds like you get short of breath climbing stairs." This interviewing technique is called:
A) clarification.
B) modeling.
C) empathy.
D) reflection.

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Reflection is the technique where the interviewer mirrors or repeats what the patient has said to confirm understanding or to encourage the patient to elaborate further. In this scenario, the respiratory therapist is reflecting the patient's statement about getting short of breath, which helps in validating the patient's experience and encourages further conversation.

During the Interview the Patient States, "Every Time I Climb