A nurse is asking a client health-related questions during a medical assessment. The client has developed lesions on the skin and warts around the mouth. Which of the following factors affect oral communication?
A) Literacy
B) Time of day
C) The nurse's age
D) Client's lifestyle
A
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Factors affecting oral communication between the client and the nurse include attention and concentration; language compatibility; verbal skills; hearing and visual acuity; motor functions involving the throat, tongue, and teeth; sensory distractions; interpersonal attitudes; literacy; and cultural similarities. Time of day, the nurse's age, and the client's lifestyle do not affect communication as significantly.
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