When communicating with an unresponsive patient, the communication technique the nurse should use is to:
a. avoid speaking directly to the patient.
b. assume verbal stimuli are heard.
c. speak in a loud voice.
d. use simple words.
B
A person interacting with an unresponsive patient should assume all sounds and verbal stimuli have the potential of being heard by the patient.
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