The nurse is performing a psychosocial assessment, the nurse will consider which of the following:

A. A nurse should only assess one type of communication when talking to a client: Effective communication involves assessing both verbal and nonverbal cues.
B. Verbal communication is the most important because it’s what the patient says: Nonverbal communication can often provide more information about a client's feelings and attitudes than verbal communication.
C. Nonverbal communication is not important when dealing with mental health illness: Nonverbal communication is crucial in mental health, as it can convey emotions and states that clients may not be able to express verbally.
D. Nonverbal communication is the behavior that accompanies verbal content such as body language, eye contact, facial expression, tone of voice, speed and hesitations in speech, grunts and groans, and distance from the speakers.: Correct. This statement accurately describes the various components of nonverbal communication.

A. "Why do you think your father chose that time and place to yell at you?" This question might come across as blaming or accusatory, potentially making the client defensive.
B. "Well it sounds like your father has difficulty controlling his temper." This statement focuses on the father's behavior rather than the client's feelings, which isn't empathetic.
C. "You must have been embarrassed when your father yelled at you in the grocery store." This response acknowledges and validates the client's feelings, demonstrating empathy.
D. "You really should find your own housing and get out of the situation with your father." This advice-giving response might seem insensitive to the client's current situation and lacks empathy.