Active listening and body language work together.Which of the following actions does the nurse take in addition to actively listening to the patient?
A) Sits facing the patient
B) Keeps arms and legs crossed
C) Leans back in the chair away from the patient
D) Avoids eye contact as much as possible

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Sitting facing the patient shows the nurse is attentive and interested in the conversation. Keeping arms and legs crossed, leaning back in the chair away from the patient, and avoiding eye contact send negative messages and do not encourage open communication.

Active Listening and Body Language Work Together