The nurse caring for a patient with recurrent abdominal pain of unknown origin addresses the patient by name and puts her hand on her shoulder and offers reassuring words: "You'll be okay
Try not to think about things too much, if you can." How would you evaluate the nurse's verbal and nonverbal communication?
a. Words offer hope and consolation
b. Nurse's interaction is comforting
c. Response builds nurse–patient trust
d. Message provides false reassurance
ANS: D
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