When caring for an ill adult client, the nurse is particularly concerned that the client communi-cates well since:
a. assessment, planning of care, and even the therapeutic relationship is based on effec-tive communication.
b. it is the social connection that all individ-uals base interpersonal relationships upon.
c. how well an individual communicates is a reflection on both his or her 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 devel-opment of therapeutic relationships between the nurse and the older person. While the other op-tions are true they do not directly address the concerns of an ailing client.
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