Message competency refers to which phase of the nursing process? a. A

QUESTION

Message competency refers to which phase of the nursing process?

a. Assessment
b. Planning
c. Intervention
d. Evaluation

ANSWER:

ANS: C
Message competency refers to the ability to use language and nonverbal behaviors strategically in the intervention phase of the nursing process to achieve the goals of the interaction. The assessment, planning, and evaluation phases of the nursing process are incorrect answers.