Behaviors that indicate to the patient that the nurse is inattentive to the patient's concerns are such activities as: (Select all that apply.)

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Turning from the patient, tapping the feet or fingers, sitting with arms crossed, and leaving the patient all indicate to the patient that his or her concerns are not important and the information is boring to the nurse. Nodding and asking for elaboration indicate that the nurse is attentive and focused on his or her concerns.

Behaviors That Indicate to the Patient That the Nurse Is