Mentally reviewing the steps of a complicated nursing procedure before

Mentally reviewing the steps of a complicated nursing procedure before entering the client’s room is an example of:

1. Nonverbal communication
2. Interpersonal communication
3. Intrapersonal communication
4. Transpersonal communication

ANSWER

ANS: 2
A type of intrapersonal communication, self-instructions, provides a mental rehearsal for difficult tasks or situations so individuals are able to deal with them more effectively. Interpersonal com-munication is one-to-one interaction between the nurse and another person that often occurs face to face while transpersonal communication is interaction that occurs within a person’s spiritual domain. Nonverbal communication includes all five senses and everything that does not involve the spoken or written word.