When caring for an ill adult client, the nurse is particularly concerned that the client communicates well since:
a. Assessment, planning of care and even the therapeutic relationship is based on effective communication
b. It is the social connection that all individuals base interpersonal relationships upon
c. How well an individual communicates is a reflection on both their physical and emotional well-being
d. The need to communicate is a basic need of all individuals
ANS: A
Good communication skills are the basis for accurate assessment, care planning, and the de-velopment of therapeutic relationships between the nurse and the older person. While the other options are true they do not directly address the concerns of an ailing client
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