When Observing and Interpreting a Patient's Nonverbal Communication, Which Nursing

question 19

Multiple Choice

When observing and interpreting a patient's nonverbal communication, which nursing consideration is important?

• A) Knowing that patients are usually aware of their nonverbal cues
• B) Accepting that verbal responses are more important than nonverbal cues
• C) Recognizing that nonverbal cues have obvious meaning and are easily interpreted
• D) Validating nonverbal cues to provide significant information

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment.

Distorted Visual Environments

Visual settings where normal perception is altered due to changes in physical space, light, or optical illusions.

Psychokinesis

The supposed ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical interaction, considered a paranormal phenomenon.

Telepathy

A form of communication where information is transferred between individuals without using the known sensory channels or physical interaction.