Which best describes why it is important for a nursing assistant to think about nonverbal communication?

A nursing assistant needs to pay attention to both sides of nonverbal communication: understanding the patient’s cues and using appropriate cues in response. For example, noticing a patient’s worried expression can help the assistant respond with a calm tone and attentive posture. Choice D includes both interpreting and producing nonverbal cues, so it is the most complete description.

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