Documentation in a Patient's Chart Shows, "Throughout a 5-Minute Interaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

Documentation in a patient's chart shows, "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped left foot, periodically covered face with hands, and looked under chair while stating, 'I enjoy spending time with you.'" Which analysis is most accurate?

• A) Patient is giving positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques.
• B) Nurse is viewing the patient's behavior through a cultural filter.
• C) Patient's verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent.
• D) Patient is demonstrating psychotic behaviors.

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