The caregiver is interviewing a recently admitted client. Within the first 5 minutes of the interaction, an assistant arrives to take vital signs. Then the laboratory assistant arrives to draw blood
The client becomes frustrated and asks to finish the interview later. The prob-lem with communication in this instance is with the 1. client.
2. caregiver.
3. assistants.
4. environment.
4
Barriers to communication arise within the environment, the caregiver, the client, and their responses.
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a. Nursing practice b. Staff communication c. Interprofessional collaboration d. Staff education
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1. Weight loss 2. Weight gain 3. Elevated mood 4. Decreased agitation
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A) Catatonic clients. B) Shorter and less costly inpatient care. C) A lawsuit. D) Decreased stress on the health care team.