When considering communication skills, the nurse caring for an older client anticipates that the client will:
1. Interrupt frequently.
2. Take longer to respond.
3. Answer questions with one-word responses.
4. Remain silent.
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Rationale: Elder clients may take longer to respond due to cognitive and neurological delays. The client manifesting muted communication is more likely to respond using one-word responses or remain silent. Elder clients may or may not interrupt or remain silent.
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