Which communication strategy should the critical care nurse use when communicating with a ventilated patient?

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1. Individuals who are not familiar with health care often do not understand professional language. Confusion and a lack of understanding often result if the information is presented only with professional terminology.
2. Simple layman's language of information is better understood, and repeating or rephrasing gives the patient a better understanding when in a stressful situation.
3. Minimal disclosure of information will increase the stress of the patient by increasing confusion and concerns from the lack of understanding about the illness or treatment process. Complete disclosure is the right of the patient and the obligation of health care professionals.
4. Disclosing information or communicating only with the patient's family denies the patient the right of choice and the respect or dignity expected. Legally and ethically, except under very specific restrictions, the patient has a right to know, and it is the health care professional's responsibility to explain clearly for informed consent to occur.

Which Communication Strategy Should the Critical Care Nurse Use When