The nurse maintains eye contact while a client explains the symptoms of a current health problem.Which critical-thinking skill is the nurse using?
A) Separating relevant from irrelevant data
B) Listening carefully; reading thoughtfully
C) Organizing or grouping information in meaningful ways
D) Making inferences about the meaning of the information

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By maintaining eye contact while listening to the client, the nurse is exhibiting the critical-thinking skill of "listening carefully; reading thoughtfully." This skill involves actively paying attention, seeking clarification when necessary, and interpreting the information being provided.

The Nurse Maintains Eye Contact While a Client Explains the Symptoms