The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to:
A) Increase the client's awareness of nonverbal behavior.
B) Investigate the source of nonverbal behavior.
C) Validate the client's feelings.
D) Validate the meaning of the nonverbal behavior.
D
Feedback: It is essential to validate the meaning of nonverbal behavior (rather than assuming what it means) before proceeding with anything else.
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