The nurse educator is reviewing key principles about verbal and nonverbal communication with a group of psychiatric student nurses
Based on information provided, which are the best responses by the group of student nurses about nonverbal communication?
1 . Used to communicate information
2 . Conveys feelings
3 . Conveys attitudes
4 . Occurs whether we want it to or not
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
D
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Nonverbal communication conveys feelings and attitudes. Nonverbal communication occurs whether we want it to or not. In general, verbal communication is used to communicate information.
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