The client responds to the nurse's questions by stating in a loud and abrupt tone, "Yes, I understand my diabetic diet and how to give my insulin." What type of message has the client sent to the nurse?
A) Inconclusive
B) Precise
C) Clear
D) Incongruent
Ans: D
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When the nonverbal metacommunication aspects of the message do not fit with the verbal message, the communication is considered incongruent.
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