Asked by stephanie stang on May 14, 2024

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During a one-on-one interaction with the nurse, a patient frequently looks nervously at the door. Select the best comment by the nurse regarding this nonverbal communication.

A) "I notice you keep looking toward the door."
B) "This is our time together. No one is going to interrupt us."
C) "It looks as if you are eager to end our discussion for today."
D) "If you are uncomfortable in this room, we can move someplace else."

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying messages and meanings without the use of spoken or written words, through facial expressions, gestures, and body language.

Nervously

Exhibiting or characterized by anxiety, apprehension, or a lack of confidence.

One-on-one Interaction

Personal and direct communication or engagement between two individuals.

  • Effectively use therapeutic communication skills in diverse clinical environments.
  • Assess the influence of nonverbal cues within the process of communication.
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Amaya EskueMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Making observations and encouraging the patient to describe perceptions are useful therapeutic communication techniques for this situation. The other responses are assumptions made by the nurse.