Conflicting communications from staff involved in the care of the child may contribute to challenging behaviors on the part of the child's caretakers. Which, if any, of the following might contribute to conflicting communications?
1. Shift and service rotations of staff during the course of the child's stay
2. Documentation deficits
3. Diversity of communication styles and skills
4. All of the above
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1. Numerous professionals with varying communication styles and abilities are involved in the care of the child, and they don't always communicate adequately with each other verbally or in writing.
2. Numerous professionals with varying communication styles and abilities are involved in the care of the child, and they don't always communicate adequately with each other verbally or in writing.
3. Numerous professionals with varying communication styles and abilities are involved in the care of the child, and they don't always communicate adequately with each other verbally or in writing.
4. Numerous professionals with varying communication styles and abilities are involved in the care of the child, and they don't always communicate adequately with each other verbally or in writing.
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