The nurse understands that nonverbal communication includes: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Eye contact.
2. Dialect.
3. Touching.
4. Personal space.
5. Facial expression.
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Direct eye contact might be interpreted by some cultures as demonstrating a lack of respect.
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