Which client communication problem can the nurse most easily correct?
a. Age differences
b. Altered cognition
c. Cultural differences
d. Gender differences
C
The nurse can easily correct communication problems caused by cultural differences in a number of ways, including learning what cultural beliefs and practices are important to the client and being accepting of those beliefs. Communication problems due to age and gender differences and altered cognition cannot be corrected by the nurse.
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