The nurse is establishing a therapeutic relationship with a patient. For which reason should the nurse use nonverbal communication with this patient?
1. Express emotion.
2. Detract from verbal messages
3. Avoid the use of verbal messages.
4. Terminate the therapeutic relationship.
1. Express emotion.
Explanation:
One function of nonverbal communication is to express emotion. Nonverbal messages should enhance, not detract from, verbal messages. Nonverbal communication is used to clarify or accentuate verbal messages, not to avoid their use. Nonverbal communication is not used to terminate a therapeutic relationship.
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