RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1425 of 2368

Which nurse action best demonstrates active listening?

  1. Restating what the client said and checking that the understanding is correct
  2. Planning a response while the client is still talking about their concerns
  3. Assuming the message is understood without verifying it with the client
  4. Focusing on sharing the nurse's own point of view during the conversation
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Correct answer: Restating what the client said and checking that the understanding is correct

Active listening includes verifying understanding with the speaker. Passive and competitive listening do not.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Communication: THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026