The nurse must be alert to the nonverbal expressions of the client. Because the meaning attached to nonverbal behavior is subjective, it is important for the nurse to

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It is essential to validate the meaning of nonverbal behavior (rather than assuming what it means) before proceeding with anything else. This item is about the nurse's understanding of nonverbal behavior, not the client's. Before the nurse can investigate the source of nonverbal behavior or validate the client's feelings the nurse must be clear about the meaning of the nonverbal behavior.

The Nurse Must Be Alert to the Nonverbal Expressions of the Client