A nursing student is preparing for an oral class presentation on the types of communication. Which characteristics would the student include as nonverbal communication? Select all that apply.

Non-verbal communication also plays a vital role in creating the desired impact and promote a sense of credibility and interest in the message, idea, or thought that is being conveyed.

As per the question, the non-verbal characteristics that are required to be displayed by a nursing student in an oral class presentation would include the 'silence', 'tone of voice', and 'facial expression'. 'Silence' would promote a sense of evaluation and analysis of the audience by having an eye-to-eye contact. The 'tone of voice' would help reinforce the ideas presented and create the intended impact on the audience. While 'facial expressions' would reflect his/her confidence that would assist in establishing the credibility of his/her claim and persuade the audience to believe in her claim.