A nurse touches a client's hand to indicate caring and support. What channel of communication is the nurse using?
A) Auditory
B) Visual
C) Olfactory
D) Kinesthetic
Ans: D
The nurse is using a kinesthetic channel of communication. The channel of communication is the medium the sender has selected to send the message. The channel might target any of the receiver's senses. The channels are auditory (spoken words and cues), visual (sight, observations, and perceptions), and kinesthetic (touch).
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