A nursing student has learned about the importance of nonverbal communication and has witnessed several examples of this in the clinical setting. Which event most clearly demonstrates nonverbal communication?
A) A client is bent over in a chair, holding his/her side and grimacing.
B) A client rings his/her call light and asks for an antiemetic (antinausea medication).
C) A client falls while trying to transfer from his/her bed to a commode.
D) A client accuses the student of prioritizing other clients over him/her.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Nonverbal communication includes body positioning, body language, and expressions. Spoken requests and accusations are verbal messages. A fall is an event that is not a form of communication.
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