A nurse uses therapeutic communication with a cancer patient by saying: 'You seem worried about what treatment will do to your life. Would you like to tell me more about that?' This approach is an example of:
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Correct answer: Exploring the patient's feelings and concerns
Using open-ended statements to explore feelings demonstrates supportive psychosocial nursing practice.
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