While Talking with a Patient with Severe Depression,a Nurse Notices

question 22

Multiple Choice

While talking with a patient with severe depression,a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact.The patient's chin lowers to the chest while the patient looks at the floor.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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Definitions:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A psychological assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 distinct personality types based on preferences in perceiving the world and making decisions.

Sensing-Thinking

A cognitive style in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) framework that emphasizes concrete, practical, logical, and factual information for decision-making.

Intuitive-Feeling

A personality dimension that reflects a preference for relying on intuition and emotional considerations in decision making.

Self-Concept

A person's self-view, including their thoughts, feelings, and awareness of their own skills and characteristics.