Which strategy is most likely to encourage a child to express feelings about the hospital experience?
a. Asking close-ended questions
b. Asking direct questions
c. Sharing personal experiences
d. Actively listening
D
Active listening encourages conversation. Direct questions and close-ended questions can threaten and block communication. Talking about yourself shifts the focus of the conversation away from the child.
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