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Multiple choice questions

1 What factors are essential in demonstrating supportive communication to patients?

Listening, clarifying the concerns and feelings of the patient using open questions.

Listening, clarifying the physical needs of the patient using closed questions.

Listening, clarifying the physical needs of the patient using open questions.

Listening, reflecting back