The nurse asks a patient where the pain is, and the patient responds by pointing to the area of pain. Which form of communication did the patient use?

A) Verbal
B) Nonverbal
C) Intonation
D) Vocabulary

The patient gestured (pointed), which is a type of nonverbal communication. Gestures emphasize, punctuate, and clarify the spoken word. Pointing to an area of pain is sometimes more accurate than describing its location. Verbal is the spoken word or message. Intonation or tone of voice dramatically affects the meaning of a message. Vocabulary consists of words used for verbal communication.