In Health Care, the Nurse and Patients Will Often Communicate

Multiple Choice

In health care, the nurse and patients will often communicate in a face-to-face manner. Empathy skills are important to communicate that the nurse hears the patient, which results in the patient feeling cared for. Which comment by the nurse is an example of an empathy skill?

A) "Can you explain the reasons you felt you care was excellent?"
B) "Let me make sure that I understand the reasons for your stress."
C) "Let's make a plan together to help you reduce your frustration and get your diabetes under control."
D) "Are you willing to tell me what happened at home prior to admission?"