Which behavior best demonstrates active listening by the nurse?

A) Keeping arms crossed
B) Sitting facing the patient
C) Standing facing the patient
D) Leaning away from the patient

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Which behavior best demonstrates active listening by the nurse?A)  Keeping arms crossedB)  Sitting facing the patientC)  Standing facing the patientD)  Leaning away from the patient

Yusuf Hossain · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The best behavior is sitting facing the patient.Active listening enhances trust because the nurse communicates acceptance and respect for the patient.Several nonverbal skills facilitate attentive listening,which are identified by the acronym SOLER:Sit facing the patient.Observe an open posture.Lean toward the patient.Establish and maintain eye contact.Relax.Keeping arms crossed is a closed posture.Leaning toward,not away,from the patient is active listening.Sitting,not standing,is best.

Which behavior best demonstrates active listening by the nurse?

A) Keeping arms crossed
B) Sitting facing the patient
C) Standing facing the patient
D) Leaning away from the patient

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