Documentation in a Patient's Record Shows: During 5-Minute Interaction,patient Fidgeted,tapped

question 18

Multiple Choice

Documentation in a patient's record shows: During 5-minute interaction,patient fidgeted,tapped foot,periodically covered face with hands,looked under chair.Stated,"I enjoy spending time with you." Which assessment is most accurate?

• A) The patient gave positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques.
• B) The nurse is viewing the patient's behavior through a cultural filter.
• C) The patient's verbal and nonverbal messages were incongruent.
• D) Psychotic thought processes are likely.

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