A nurse calls the covering physician to report a patient's temperature of 101.7°F. Which of the following variables may impact their communication?
A. Time of day
B. Workload of both the nurse and the physician
C. A history of positive or negative communication encounters between these healthcare professionals
D. All of the above
ANS: D
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