A nursing student caring for an unconscious client knows that communication is important even if the client does not respond. Which nonverbal action by the nursing student would communicate caring?
A) Making constant eye contact with the client
B) Waving to the client when entering the room
C) Sighing frequently while providing care
D) Holding the client's hand while talking

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Holding the client's hand while talking communicates care and empathy without relying on verbal communication, allowing the nursing student to offer comfort and support to the unconscious client. Constant eye contact might be overwhelming for the client, and waving or sighing are not effective ways to communicate caring without verbal communication.

A Nursing Student Caring for an Unconscious Client Knows That