Exam 8: Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Patients, Faculty, and Peers

A patient states, "I don't want to die from cancer." The nurse responds, "I heard you say you don't want to die from cancer." The nurse's response is an example of _______________, which is an active listening behavior.

The patient states, "My pain is awful!" The response that illustrates the use of focusing is

To communicate interest and caring to a patient of the majority culture, the nurse should