What situation demonstrates a nurse engaging in active listening?
A) While assessing the patient's vital signs,the nurse records the data and states,"You are improving,your vital signs are normal."
B) Eye contact is maintained while focusing on the patient as the patient describes the current pain level and location.
C) The nurse states,"I know how you feel,I recently lost my father and I am still hurting."
D) The nurse has cultural values that are in opposition to the patient but shares that "I agree with your decision to use herbs rather than the prescribed medications."

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Active listening involves giving full attention to the speaker, which is demonstrated by maintaining eye contact and focusing on the patient as they describe their pain, without interrupting or imposing the listener's own experiences or judgments.

What Situation Demonstrates a Nurse Engaging in Active Listening