The term “communication” finds its roots in the Latin word “communicare,” which translates to “to convey,” “to share,” or “to make common.” It encompasses the various ways in which humans and animals share their emotions and thoughts, utilizing verbal elements such as words and letters, as well as nonverbal elements like gestures, facial expressions, and tones of voice.

Communication can be broadly categorized into linguistic elements, involving words and letters, and nonverbal elements, which include facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice. Nonverbal messages, often rooted in unconscious behavior, are believed to convey emotions more accurately than verbal messages. The communication process involves five key components: stimulus, sender, message, transmission channel, and receiver. The effectiveness of communication is influenced by how well the communicator expresses the message in a manner aligned with the receiver’s age, developmental stage, language cognitive ability, and perceptual capacities, such as hearing and vision. Simultaneously, the receiver must possess the ability to perceive and interpret messages through various sensory inputs like sounds, letters, gestures, and facial expressions.

Communication is an absolutely essential tool in nursing scenarios where relationships of mutual trust must be built.

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