During the assessment phase of the nursing process, the nurse may uncover data that help to identify communication problems. Which of the following is an example of this type of information?
a. Extreme dyspnea or shortness of breath
b. Urinary frequency and pain
c. Chronic stomach pain
d. Lack of appetite
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A An extremely breathless person must use oxygen to breathe rather than to speak, which would interfere with that person's ability to speak.
B Urinary frequency may interrupt conversation but is not a communication problem.
C Chronic stomach pain would not be a communication problem. The patient with chronic pain is, to some degree, accustomed to the pain.
D A lack of appetite is not a communication problem.
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