Which of the following nonverbal cues demonstrates your sincerity to the patient?
A) Offering a comforting touch or shaking the patient's hand
B) Averting your gaze to avoid making the patient uncomfortable
C) Touching a patient, even though he may appear uncomfortable being touched
D) Maintaining a distance of 4 to 6 feet from the patient

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Offering a comforting touch or shaking the patient's hand can demonstrate sincerity and reassurance to the patient. This physical connection can help establish trust between the patient and healthcare provider. Averting your gaze or maintaining a distance can make the patient feel uncomfortable or that you are not fully engaged in the interaction. Touching a patient who appears uncomfortable with it can be seen as invasive and disrespectful to their boundaries.

Which of the Following Nonverbal Cues Demonstrates Your Sincerity to the Patient