A woman is discussing the problems she is having with her 2-year-old son. She says, "He won't go to sleep at night, and during the day he has several fits. I get so upset when that happens." Which is the best response by the nurse to gain a better understanding of the problem?

A) "Go on, I'm listening."
B) "Fits? Tell me what you mean by this."
C) "Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit."
D) "Don't be upset when he has a fit; every 2 year old has fits."

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Abigaye Duncan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The nurse should use clarification when the person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g., Tell me what you mean by fits.). Clarification is also used to summarize the person's words or to simplify the words to make them clearer; the nurse should then ask if he or she is on the right track. Telling the woman Go on, I'm listening; Yes, it can be upsetting when a child has a fit; or Don't be upset when he has a fit; every 2 year old has fits does not allow the nurse to clarify what the woman means by the term fits which is necessary to gain a better understanding of the problem. The nurse should use clarification when the person's word choice is ambiguous or confusing (e.g., Tell me what you mean by fits.). Clarification is also used to summarize the person's words or to simplify the words to make them clearer; the nurse should then ask if he or she is on the right track.

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