A nurse is caring for a client whose culture is different from the nurse's
The nurse recognizes that according to Andrews and Boyle (1999) which of the following would be considered an action cue of nonverbal communication that the nurse needs to assess? a. the client's tone of voice
b. the client's facial expression
c. the quality of the client's voice
d. the clothing worn by the client
B
Andrews and Boyle (1999) divided nonverbal components into five categories: action cues, vocal cues, object cues, care of belongings and use of personal and territorial space, and touch. Action cues would include posture, facial expression, and gestures. Tone and quality of voice are considered vocal cues, while clothing worn would be considered an object cue.
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