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awywial · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nursing student caring for an unconscious client knows that communication is important even if the client does not respond. Which nonverbal action by the nursing student would communicate caring?

A) Making constant eye contact with the client
B) Waving to the client when entering the room
C) Sighing frequently while providing care
D) Holding the client's hand while talking

Question 2

The family of a client in a burn unit asks the nurse for information. The nurse sits with the family and discusses their concerns. What type of communication is this?

A) Intrapersonal
B) Interpersonal
C) Organizational
D) Focused

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Tactile sense is a form of nonverbal communication and is viewed as one of the most effective nonverbal ways to express feelings of comfort.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Interpersonal communication occurs among two or more people with a goal to exchange messages. Nurses spend most of their day communicating with clients, family members, and health care team members.