When performing an admission assessment, a nurse assesses a patient's nonverbal communication. The nurse recognizes that nonverbal communication includes which of the following?
A) The patient's rigid posture
B) The patient's written words
C) The patient's brow tightening
D) The patient's vocalization of anxiety
E) The patient's manicured appearance

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Nonverbal communication includes body language such as posture (A), facial expressions like brow tightening (C), and appearance (E). Written words and vocalizations are forms of verbal communication.

When Performing an Admission Assessment, a Nurse Assesses a Patient's