Which of the following is the best definition of active listening?

a. Hardly hearing what the patient is saying and watching the patient's body language closely
b. Hearing the words the patient is saying and dismissing the meaning of those words
c. Hearing the words the patient is saying and paying attention to the significance of those words
d. Repeating back each of your patient's statements and watching the patient's reaction


Answer: c. Hearing the words the patient is saying and paying attention to the significance of those words

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