The nurse is interviewing a patient. Which action by the nurse indicates active listening?
a. Asking interview questions while starting an IV
b. Correcting the patient's use of the word "free bleeder" for hemophilia
c. Asking the spouse to verify the patient's responses to family history questions
d. Restating what the patient said to ensure the nurse understands what the patient meant
D
With active listening, the nurse gives his or her full attention to what the patient is saying. It is most effective when the nurse clarifies the patient's statements by restating what the patient said, ensuring that the nurse correctly understood what the patient meant.
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