The nurse who is using active listening as an intervention to reduce anxiety would make which of the following comments when communicating with a client?
1. "You sound angry that your life has been disrupted by chronic respiratory problems."
2. "You can get on with your life most quickly by learning to use breathing techniques."
3. "Don't be so concerned about your breathing; the medications will begin to work soon."
4. "Can you repeat back to me what has been shared with you about your lung disease?"
ANS: 1
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