Although the patient denies pain, the nurse observes the patient breathing rapidly with clenched fists and facial grimacing. The nurse's best response to these observations is:
a. "I am glad you are feeling better and have no discomfort."
b. "Where do you hurt?"
c. "What you are saying and what I am observing don't seem to match."
d. "It makes me uncomfortable when you are not honest with me."
C
The nonverbal communication should be clarified to prevent miscommunication.
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