The nurse observes during a dressing change that the client's wound has become infected. When asked by the client how the wound looks, the nurse says "it looks fine" but the nurse's facial expression doesn't support the response
Which aspect of communication should this nurse improve?
1. Adaptability
2. Credibility
3. Timing and relevance
4. Clarity and brevity
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Adaptability is adjusting tone of speech and facial expression to match the spoken message. Clearly, if the nurse's face doesn't match his words, the client will identify a problem with the situation.
Rationale 2: Credibility means worthiness of belief, trustworthiness, and reliability.
Rationale 3: Timing and relevance affect how the message is taken or heard.
Rationale 4: Clarity and is preciseness and brevity is use of few words.
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