A Patient Is Crying

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is crying.The nurse can correctly conclude from this type of nonverbal communication that the

• A) patient is sad.
• B) tears reflect happiness.
• C) patient is in pain.
• D) situation needs clarification.

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Definitions:

Aggressive Behavior

Acts that are intended to cause harm or pain, which may be physical or verbal in nature.

Affective Aggression

Aggression resulting from aversive affect (negative emotion that people seek to reduce or eliminate). More common among persons who believe that acting aggressively will make them feel better.

Shouts

Vocal expressions that are loud and often convey strong emotion or are used to attract attention.

Angry

An emotional state characterized by feelings of displeasure, irritation, or hostility.