When observing a patient's verbal and nonverbal communication,the nurse notices a discrepancy.Which statement is true regarding this situation? The nurse should:
A) Ask someone who knows the patient well to help interpret this discrepancy.
B) Focus on the patient's verbal message, and try to ignore the nonverbal behaviors.
C) Try to integrate the verbal and nonverbal messages and then interpret them as an average.
D) Focus on the patient's nonverbal behaviors, because these are often more reflective of a patient's true feelings.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q11: During an interview, the nurse states, "You
Q12: A woman has just entered the emergency
Q13: A woman is discussing the problems she
Q14: During a visit to the clinic,a patient
Q15: During an interview,a woman says,"I have decided
Q18: A nurse is taking complete health histories
Q19: A pregnant woman states,"I just know labor
Q20: In using verbal responses to assist the
Q22: A female nurse is interviewing a man
Q33: A man arrives at the clinic for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents