Which of the following statements about verbal and nonverbal communication skills is accurate?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements about verbal and nonverbal communication skills is accurate?

A. One third of meaning is transmitted nonverbally and two thirds is communicated verbally. B. Nonverbal communication is as important, if not more than, verbal communication. C. Verbal communication is most important because it is what the patient says. D. Verbal communication involves the unconscious mind.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching decision-making skills to a client with dependent personality disorder. According to Erikson, the likely cause of the client developing dependent personality is failure to meet the critical task of which developmental stage?

A. Trust B. Autonomy C. Initiative D. Industry

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following personal characteristics influence a client’s response to stressors? Select one that does not apply.

A. Self-efficacy B. Sense of belonging C. Spirituality D. Hardiness

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Several family members arrive to visit an African American client. The nurse can best meet this client’s need for socialization by providing the client and family which of the following?

A. Individual visits to provide the client with a calm environment B. Group gatherings and open conversation C. Inclusion of ritualistic health practices with the family present D. A spiritual healer to remove the illness and protect the family

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

How might the nurse best provide culturally competent care?

A. Behave as appropriate for the nurse’s culture. B. Find out as much as possible about a client’s cultural values, beliefs, and health practices. C. Know what to expect from many cultural groups. D. Validate knowledge about culture through continuing education.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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