When assisting a client into a chair, the nursing assistant noticed the clients grimace and guarding of the left arm. This is an example of ?

When assisting a client into a chair, the nursing assistant noticed the clients grimace and guarding of the left arm. This is an example of ?

• A. Verbal communication
• B. Non-verbal communication
• C. Written communication
• D. Electronic communication

Answer: (B)

Nonverbal communication is expressing information through cues like facial expressions and body language rather than words. The client’s grimace and guarding of the left arm are clear indicators of pain or distress conveyed without speaking. Recognizing these cues, the nursing assistant should assess the pain level, check for possible injury, and inform the nurse for further evaluation. Verbal communication would involve the client saying they are in pain; written or electronic forms involve text or data, not these observable cues.

Nonverbal communication is expressing information through cues like facial expressions and body language rather than words. The client’s grimace and guarding of the left arm are clear indicators of pain or distress conveyed without speaking. Recognizing these cues, the nursing assistant should assess the pain level, check for possible injury, and inform the nurse for further evaluation. Verbal communication would involve the client saying they are in pain; written or electronic forms involve text or data, not these observable cues.