Interpreting patients' body language is essential for understanding their needs and concerns. Nurses should look for signs such as:
Facial expressions that reveal pain, discomfort, or anxiety. Changes in posture, such as curling up or hunching, which may indicate pain or fear. Restlessness or agitation, which can signal distress or discomfort. Eye movements, such as looking away or down, which can indicate shame, sadness, or reluctance to engage.
