Calming and reassuring an anxious patient can be facilitated by:

A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.
B. using medical terminology to ensure the patient understands.
C. positioning yourself at a level that is higher than the patient.
D. withholding unpleasant information until arrival at the hospital.


Answer: A. maintaining eye contact with the patient whenever possible.

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