Therapeutic Communication in Anxiety

A nurse is interacting with a patient who has been admitted for anxiety. During their conversation, the nurse wishes to convey empathy and understanding towards the patient’s feelings. The nurse says, 'I can see that you are feeling ________ about your situation. Can you tell me more about it?' This statement is an example of using therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport. What word should fill in the blank to reflect the nurse's empathetic approach?