An RN is conducting discharge teaching for a patient when he realizes the patient does not have the skills needed to access and use health information.Which of the following most likely describes the barrier this patient is facing to effective communication in health care?

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The patient's inability to access and use health information indicates a low level of health literacy, which is a common barrier to effective communication in health care. Cultural diversity (A) may play a role in communication difficulties, but it is not specified as the issue in this scenario. The cultural competency of health-care providers (B) and the communication skills of health-care providers (D) could also impact communication, but they are not the primary issue identified in the scenario.

An RN Is Conducting Discharge Teaching for a Patient When