Principles of communication allow nurses to adapt to which of the following trends?
a. Generation X c. Telephone technology
b. Cultural diversity d. Kinesthetic communication
B
Principles of communication allow nurses to adapt to trends such as increasing diversity, an aging
population, and computer technology. The traditional visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modes of
communication are shifting to computer technology. It is estimated that 20 percent of the population
will be 65 years of age or older by 2020 . These trends affect the profession of nursing and its practice.
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