Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication skills is accurate?

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.