A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Low Self-Esteem

question 33

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate?

• A) Arms crossed
• B) Staring at the nurse
• C) Smiling inappropriately
• D) Eyes pointed downward

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Definitions:

Deferred Imitation

The ability to observe an action and replicate it later, even without the immediate presence of the original stimulus or model.

Echolalia

The automatic repetition of sounds or words.

Primary Circular Reaction

A developmental stage in infants characterized by repetitive actions focused on the infant's body, leading to the discovery of new experiences.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a key concept in cognitive development.