The nurse documents that the client's communication is congruent.What does this indicate?
A)The client's communication is therapeutic.
B)The client's nonverbal behaviors match the verbal message.
C)Nonverbal behaviors are expressed more strongly than the verbal message.
D)The verbal message is more important than the nonverbal message.

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Congruent communication means that the client's verbal message and nonverbal behaviors match each other. This indicates that the client's communication is more authentic and genuine, leading to effective and clear communication.

The Nurse Documents That the Client's Communication Is Congruent