While conducting the health history with a client, the nurse notices the client's paraverbal communication. This type of communication is:

a. the basic skill for interpersonal effectiveness.
b. a way to demonstrate sympathy.
c. the way in which a person speaks, including voice tone, pitch, and inflection.
d. a form of verbal communication.


ANS: C

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