A Nurse Using Active Listening Techniques Would

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse using active listening techniques would:

• A) use nonverbal cues such as leaning forward, focusing on the speaker's face, and slightly nodding to indicate that the message has been heard.
• B) avoid the use of eye contact to allow the patient to express herself without feeling stared at or demeaned.
• C) anticipate what the speaker is trying to say and help the patient express herself when she has difficulty with finishing a sentence.
• D) ask probing questions to direct the conversation and obtain the information needed as efficiently as possible.

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