What Is the Function of a Metacommunication

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of a metacommunication?

• A) to announce something important
• B) to convey strong emotions
• C) to create gestures that can be translated into words
• D) to communicate about the message
• E) none of these answers is correct

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Definitions:

Nursing Assessment Data

Critical information collected by nurses to guide patient care, including physical, psychological, and social health details.

Dorsal Recumbent

A body position where the patient lies on their back with the legs bent at the knees, often used for abdominal and pelvic examinations.

Lithotomy Position

A medical position used during examinations or procedures where the patient lies on their back with hips and knees flexed and thighs apart.

Rape

A heinous crime involving the non-consensual sexual intercourse or penetration carried out against an individual without their permission.