The Nurse and the Patient Are Conversing Face to Face

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse and the patient are conversing face to face. What communication technique is being demonstrated?

• A) Linguistic
• B) Paralinguistic
• C) Explicit
• D) Metacommunication

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Definitions:

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A state where an individual's reaction to a drug decreases with its continued use, leading to the need for higher doses to achieve the same effect.

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