A wide range of activities fall within the category of nonverbal communication. Select the actions that are nonverbal forms of communication.

saying yes

nodding your head

waving goodbye

crying

shrugging

sending a text message

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

1. evaluate your personal strengths. what activities and skills are you particularly good at? what do you think self-esteem is? why is having positive self-esteem important? how do the strengths you identified for yourself relate to your self-esteem? (5 points)

What are the symptoms of diabetes? what are the different types of diabetes?