Why is communication important to the "assessing" step of the nursing process?
A) The major focus of assessing is to gather information.
B) Assessing is primarily focused on physical findings.
C) Assessing involves only nonverbal cues.
D) Written information is rarely used in assessment.
Ans: A
The major focus of assessment is to gather information using both verbal and nonverbal communication forms. Nurses use the written word, the spoken word, and one-to-one communication with clients. Effective communication techniques, as well as observational skills, are used extensively during assessment.
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