The Most Important Outcome of Effective Communication Is to

question 21

Multiple Choice

The most important outcome of effective communication is to

• A) demonstrate caring practices to family members.
• B) ensure that patient teaching is done.
• C) meet the diversity needs of patients.
• D) reduce patient errors.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Dendrite

Extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other cells and transmit them toward the cell body.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds and insulates the axons of many neurons, speeding up the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve.

Receives Stimuli

The capacity of an organism or system to respond to environmental signals or changes.