Communication Skills: Medium for All Nursing Practice

A nurse interacts with a newly hospitalized patient. Which nursing statement reflects the communication technique of 'offering self'?

A. I've also had traumatic life experiences. Maybe it would help if I told you about them.

B. Why do you think you had so much difficulty adjusting to this change in your life?

C. I hope you will feel better after getting accustomed to how this unit operates.

D. I'd like to sit with you for a while to help you get comfortable talking to me.

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