Which types of patients can cause challenging communication situations? (Select all that apply. )

A) A male patient who is cooperative with treatments.
B) A female patient who is outgoing and flirty.
C) An older patient who is demanding.
D) An older patient who can see small print clearly.
E) A teenager frightened by the prospect of impending surgery.
F) A child who is developmentally delayed.

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Blanche Gallagher · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B,C,E,F, Explanation :  Conditions that cause challenging communication situations include flirtatiousness,being demanding,fear,or developmental delay.A child who has received little environmental stimulation may be behind in language development,which would make communication more challenging.Patients who are cooperative and those who have good eyesight (see small print)do not cause challenging communication situations.

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