Receiving Is a Part of the Communication Process

question 19

Multiple Choice

Receiving is a part of the communication process. Which receiver is most likely to misinterpret a message sent by a health care professional?

• A) Well-adjusted adolescent who came in for a sports physical
• B) Recovering alcoholic who came in for a basic physical examination
• C) Man who came in with his wife who was just diagnosed with lung cancer
• D) Man with a hearing impairment who has an interpreter with him who came in for a follow-up blood pressure check

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Definitions:

Reaction

An immediate response or action in reply to a stimulus or situation, often studied in psychology, behavior, and emotional contexts.

Religion

A set of beliefs about the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual practices and a moral code, and frequently centered on the idea of a higher power(s).

Levels Of Intervention

The range of strategies or actions, from individual to systemic, employed in various fields such as healthcare, social work, or environmental science, to address issues or promote change.

Planning Process

The series of steps taken to define goals, develop strategies, and outline tasks and schedules to achieve the desired outcomes.