Practice Question
A nurse manager is evaluating the performance of a newly licensed nurse after performing a client interview. Which of the following nonverbal actions by the newly licensed nurse should be identified as appearing too relaxed?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The nurse sat at a slight angle across from the clients.
Rationale:
🔶 Sitting at a slight angle promotes a relaxed yet professional demeanor, encouraging open communication without appearing confrontational.
🔶 It balances comfort and respect, making clients more at ease during interviews.
🔶 Sitting directly opposite might seem intimidating, while leaning away could appear disengaged.
🔶 Maintaining appropriate nonverbal cues fosters rapport and trust, essential in therapeutic relationships.
🔶 Effective communication includes not just words but posture and body language.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Mental Health
- Answer Choices: 4
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