The nurse is discussing discharge instructions with a client who was r

The nurse is discussing discharge instructions with a client who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus and is now taking insulin. The nurse recognizes this as an example of:

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

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Interpersonal communication is one-to-one interaction between the nurse and another person that often occurs face to face. Transpersonal communication is interaction that occurs within a per-son’s spiritual domain while intrapersonal communication, self-talk or self-instruction provides a mental rehearsal for difficult tasks or situations so individuals are able to deal with them more effectively. Nonverbal communication includes all five senses and everything that does not in-volve the spoken or written word.