A physical therapist assistant greets her patient, gives instructions about performing an exercise, and then leaves the room. Which necessary communication step did she miss?

a. Set a goal.
b. Check for understanding.
c. Listen to the patient's response.
d. Evaluate the encounter.


b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. She may have set an appropriate goal, but has not checked for understanding.
b. Correct.
c. Incorrect. She has not checked for understanding.
d. Incorrect. She has not checked for understanding.

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