While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient's chin lowers to the chest while the patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
A) Nonverbal communication
B) A message filter
C) A cultural barrier
D) Social skills

Question

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Eye contact and body movements are considered nonverbal communication. Insufficient data are available to determine the level of the patient's social skills or whether a cultural barrier exists.

While Talking with a Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder