Question

When a patient is grimacing, what assessment statement or question would be most beneficial for identifying the underlying cause of the nonverbal communication? a. "Did you lose something?" b. "You appear to be having pain." c. "I will turn off the lights and let you rest." d. "May I get you something to relieve your tension

Answer 1

Answer: b. "You appear to be having pain."

Explanation:

A grimacing is a kind of nonverbal communication. This involves the creation of facial expression by the person which is indicative of pain or disgust. The expressions are in the form of comic exaggeration. For example, this can be interpreted through signs like when a person makes wrinkles on the nose, twist the mouth, or squeezes the eyes.

Based on above information b is the correct option as it is indicative of pain.