Check all of the scenarios below in which nonverbal communication and listening skills are being used. You nod your head in understanding as a patient describes his symptoms.

You write a patient’s vital signs in her chart for the next shift.

A coworker asks whether you have recorded a patient’s vital signs. You shake your head to say “No.”

Through a window, you see a newly discharged patient getting into a car headed for home. You wave good-bye.

You explain the possible side effects of a medication to a patient.

Which of the following will abstinence most likely to improve? a.creativity b.physical strength c.flexibility d.emotional health

Does the weight loss program have practical significance? a. no, the program is not practically significant because the results are likely to occur even if the weight loss program has no effect. b. yes, the program is practically significant because the results are too unlikely to occur by chance. c. yes, the program is practically significant because the amount of lost weight is large enough to be considered practically significant. d. no, the program is not practically significant because the amount of weight lost is trivial.

Why is important to keep your health triangle balanced?