HESI FUNDAMENTALS 2022/2023 exams graded A+.150 Q/A

61. Which nonverbal action should the nurse implement to demonstrate active listening? A. Sit facing the client. B. Cross arms and legs. C. Avoid eye contact. D. Lean back in the chair. Correct Answer: A Active listening is conveyed using attentive verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. To facilitate therapeutic communication and attentiveness, the nurse should sit facing the client (A), which lets the client know that the nurse is there to listen. Active listening skills include postures that are open to the client, such as keeping the arms open and relaxed, not (B), and leaning toward the client, not (D). To communicate involvement and willingness to listen to the client, eye contact should be established and maintained (C).