In addition to the client's religion and family situation, which of these factors should the nurse recognize as the MOST important influence affecting the client in a nurse-client interaction?
a. gender and gender orientation
b. visual and hearing ability
c. educational background and employment status
d. self-awareness and level of compliance
B
Factors related to the client that must be considered include social factors, religion, family situations, visual and hearing abilities, speech ability, level of consciousness, language proficiency, and state of illness.
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