As she talks with a deeply depressed client, the nurse notices that the client is unable to maintain eye
contact. The client drops her chin to her chest and looks down. The nurse has made an assessment of
the client's
a. nonverbal communication.
b. mental status.
c. nursing diagnosis.
d. social skill.
ANS: A
Eye contact and body movements are considered nonverbal communication.
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