Multiple Choice
A nurse has a plan for teaching the patient about a newly diagnosed disease. On entering the room the nurse realizes that the patient is blind. What considerations for communication should the nurse be aware of?
A) Tone, pitch, inflection, and intensity affect how messages are communicated.
B) Messages are clearer when verbal communication and nonverbal cues are opposite.
C) Verbal communication must be understood within the context of a patient's culture, gender, and age.
D) Facial expressions and eye contact are characteristics of verbal communication.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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