Which of these statements about the process of active listening is TRUE?
a. It is the behavior of listening and observing.
b. It is processing client statements and answering questions while providing daily nursing care.
c. It focuses on the client's nonverbal behavior.
d. It takes specialized preparation.
B
The process of active listening is the processing of client statements and answering questions while providing daily nursing care.
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