Question

question # 4
multiple choice
which description could be a barrier to effective patient - health care worker communication?
○ a patient with a drug addiction
○ an individual with a disability that impairs their thought process
○ an individual who speaks a different language that the health care provider
○ all of the above

Explanation:

• A patient with drug addiction may have cognitive or behavioral issues that disrupt communication.
• An individual with a disability affecting thought process (like cognitive impairment) can struggle to understand or express, hindering communication.
• Language differences (e.g., speaking a different language than the health - care provider) create a clear communication barrier.

Answer:

all of the above