While obtaining a medical history, a patient states that he takes furosemide because he has hypertension. The medical assistant replies, "You have hypertension and you are taking medication for it." The medical assistant is demonstrating which of the following listening skills?

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The medical assistant is demonstrating active listening by restating or paraphrasing the patient's statement, which shows that they are actively engaged and understanding what the patient is saying.

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