While talking with a patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder, a nurse notices the patient is unable to maintain eye contact. The patient's chin lowers to the chest. The patient looks at the floor. Which aspect of communication has the nurse assessed?
A) Nonverbal communication
B) A message filter
C) A cultural barrier
D) Social skills

Question

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Eye contact and body movements are considered nonverbal communication. There are insufficient data to determine the level of the patient's social skills or an existing cultural barrier.

While Talking with a Patient Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder