A nursing student caring for an unconscious client knows that communication is important even if the client does not respond. Which nonverbal action by the nursing student would communicate caring?
A) Making constant eye contact with the client
B) Waving to the client when entering the room
C) Sighing frequently while providing care
D) Holding the client's hand while talking
Ans: D
Tactile sense is a form of nonverbal communication and is viewed as one of the most effective nonverbal ways to express feelings of comfort.
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