Nurses can demonstrate receptiveness in various ways:
1. Active Listening: This involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the patient says. 2. Empathy: Showing empathy by understanding and sharing the feelings of others helps in building a strong nurse-patient relationship. 3. Open Body Language: Non-verbal cues like nodding, maintaining eye contact, and facing the patient can show that a nurse is engaged and receptive. 4. Asking Open-Ended Questions: This encourages patients to share more information about their feelings and symptoms. 5. Feedback: Providing feedback that acknowledges the patient's concerns and offers clear, compassionate responses.
