A nurse caring for a client notices that the client is avoiding eye contact, has crossed arms, and is sitting at the far edge of the chair. What should the nurse recognize as the most likely explanation for these non-verbal behaviors?
The client is cold and trying to conserve body heat.
The client is experiencing grief or recent loss.
The client is in physical pain and trying to manage it.
The client feels uncomfortable or distrustful in the current environment.
Avoiding eye contact, crossing arms, and sitting with physical distance are often indicators of discomfort, mistrust, or reluctance in communication. Understanding these non-verbal cues allows the nurse to address the client’s concerns in a non-threatening and therapeutic manner. While signs such as crossing arms can also occur from being cold, the client's collective body language points more toward emotional discomfort. Without verbal cues indicating a focus on grief or physical pain, these options are less likely correct.
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