A nurse enters a patient's room and sees the patient grimacing with each movement.When the nurse asks how the patient is feeling,the patient states "I feel fine." Which finding will the nurse classify as nonverbal communication?

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The patient grimacing with each movement is nonverbal communication.Nonverbal communication includes messages sent through the language of the body,without the use of words.Nonverbal forms of communication include use of facial expressions,eyes,gestures,posture,and physical appearance.Nonverbal communication often reveals physical feelings.Tone of voice,asking questions,and saying that he or she feels fine are examples of verbal communication.Verbal communication involves the use of words or phrases and includes intonation,pacing,denotative and connotative meanings,volume,clarity,brevity,timing,and relevance.The nurse's presence at the patient's bedside is not nonverbal communication.

A Nurse Enters a Patient's Room and Sees the Patient