Author Question: An adult client responds to questions inappropriately. The nurse should do which of the following? ... (Read 60 times)

tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An adult client responds to questions inappropriately. The nurse should do which of the following?

a. Assume that the client is depressed and seek further information.
b. Ask other staff members whether the client is sick.
c. Leave the client alone for now and return to reassess.
d. Observe the client's nonverbal behavior.

Question 2

The majority of person-to-person communication is

a. verbal.
b. process.
c. nonverbal.
d. content.

sultana.d · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When nonverbal cues are incongruent with the verbal information, messages are likely to be misinterpreted. When the verbal message is inconsistent with the nonverbal expression of the message, the nonverbal expressions assume prominence and are generally perceived as more trustworthy than the verbal content.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The majority of person-to-person communication is nonverbal. Actions speak louder than words. Process refers to interpersonal sensitivity. Content refers to giving information.