A patient is crying. The nurse can correctly conclude from this type of nonverbal communication that the
a. patient is sad.
b. tears reflect happiness.
c. patient is in pain.
d. situation needs clarification.
ANS: D
The reason for the patient's crying cannot be determined on the basis of the data supplied. The patient could be sad, happy, or in pain. The situation needs clarification.
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