A nurse is caring for an older adult who needs to enter an assisted-living facility following discharge from the hospital. Which of the following is an example of listening that displays caring?
A) The nurse encourages the patient to talk about his concerns while reviewing the computer screen in the room.
B) The nurse sits at the patient's bedside, listens as he relays his fear of never seeing his home again, and then asks if he wants anything to eat.
C) The nurse listens to the patient's story while sitting on the side of the bed and then summarizes the story.
D) The nurse listens to the patient talk about his fears of not returning home and then tells him to think positively.
Answer: C) The nurse listens to the patient's story while sitting on the side of the bed and then summarizes the story.
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