There are a number of variables that may influence the client's communication with the health care team. Which of the following is an example of an interpersonal variable?
1. Postoperative discomfort
2. An extremely warm room
3. A talkative roommate
4. A loud television
ANS: 1
Interpersonal variables are factors within both the sender and receiver that influence communica-tion. An example of an interpersonal variable is postoperative discomfort. An extremely warm room is an example of an environmental variable that may affect communication. A talkative roommate is an example of an environmental variable that may affect communication because of the lack of privacy and distraction. Noise, such as a loud television, is an example of an environ-mental variable that may affect communication.
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