Asked by Hykouhi Tergevorkian on Jun 14, 2024
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Documentation in a patient's chart shows, "Throughout a 5-minute interaction, patient fidgeted and tapped left foot, periodically covered face with hands, and looked under chair while stating, 'I enjoy spending time with you.'" Which analysis is most accurate?
A) The patient is giving positive feedback about the nurse's communication techniques.
B) The nurse is viewing the patient's behavior through a cultural filter.
C) The patient's verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent.
D) The patient is demonstrating psychotic behaviors.
Incongruent
Lacking harmony, consistency, or appropriateness, possibly leading to confusion or conflict.
Psychotic Behaviors
Actions or behaviors that are typically associated with experiencing psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking, and acting in a way that is out of touch with reality.
Positive Feedback
A process in which the effects of a small disturbance on a system include an increase in the magnitude of the perturbation.
- Comprehend and evaluate the alignment of spoken and unspoken communication during evaluations of patients.
- Evaluate the impact of nonverbal behaviors in the communication process.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and evaluate the alignment of spoken and unspoken communication during evaluations of patients.
- Evaluate the impact of nonverbal behaviors in the communication process.
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