The nurse is changing a client's dressing and notes that the wound is infected. When asked how the wound looks, the nurse says, "It looks fine," but the nurse's face tells a different story
The nurse needs to work on which aspect of communication? 1. Adaptability
2. Credibility
3. Timing and relevance
4. Clarity and brevity
1. Adaptability
Rationale:
Adaptability is adjusting tone of speech and facial expression to match the spoken message. Clearly, if the nurse's facial expression does not match the words, the client will identify a problem with the situation. Credibility means worthiness of belief, trustworthiness, and reliability. Timing and relevance affect how the message is taken or heard. Clarity and brevity are characteristics involving preciseness and use of few words.
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