The nurse educator is reviewing key principles about verbal and ...

[jace]

The nurse educator is reviewing key principles about verbal and nonverbal communication with a group of psychiatric student nurses.
 
  Based on information provided, which are the best responses by the group of student nurses about nonverbal communication?
   1 . Used to communicate information
   2 . Conveys feelings
   3 . Conveys attitudes
   4 . Occurs whether we want it to or not
  A) 1, 2, 3
  B) 1, 2, 4
  C) 1, 3, 4
  D) 2, 3, 4

Question 2

A nurse keeps the top side rails of the bed of an elderly client raised. What should the nurse explain to the client and family regarding the purpose of the side rails?
 
  A) To assist in changing positions
  B) To hold the nurse's call signal
  C) To hold the TV remote control
  D) To restrict client movement

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Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Nonverbal communication conveys feelings and attitudes. Nonverbal communication occurs whether we want it to or not. In general, verbal communication is used to communicate information.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should explain to the client and family that the side rails assist the client in changing positions. The side rail is not required to hold the nurse's call signal and TV remote control. The side rail does not restrict the client's movement in bed; instead, it prevents the client from falling off the bed.