A Patient Does Not Make Eye Contact with the Nurse

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient does not make eye contact with the nurse and is folding his arms at his chest.Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?

• A) Nonverbal communication
• B) A message filter
• C) A cultural barrier
• D) Social skills

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