A Nurse Is Discussing an Emotional Topic with a Patient

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discussing an emotional topic with a patient and wants the patient to continue talking but would also like to convey encouragement.Which action by the nurse would best accomplish this?

• A) Lean back and keep eye contact.
• B) Nod his or her head and say, "Uh huh."
• C) Repeat what the patient just said.
• D) Say, "I'd like to hear more, please."

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