The nurse is admitting a patient to the psychiatric unit. Which response by the nurse indicates active listening?
Nodding while the patient talks
Changing the subject with the patient
Asking the patient about current medications
Crossing the arms while the patient is speaking
Nodding while the patient talks
Active listening is more than just hearing what someone says. It involves carefully attending to the patient during an interaction. Nodding the head is a response the nurse can use to demonstrate interest and active listening. Changing the subject, asking about medications, and crossing the arms during conversation do not indicate active listening to the patient.
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