A patient who speaks little English is admitted to the hospital after experiencing severe abdominal pain.Which nursing diagnosis is preferred for this patient?

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Impaired Communication is the preferred nursing diagnosis when the patient is unfamiliar with the dominant language.Impaired Verbal Communication is an appropriate diagnosis for the patient with expressive or receptive aphasia.Readiness for Enhanced Communication is appropriate when the patient expresses willingness to enhance communication.Sensory Alteration is appropriate when there is a change in the characteristics of the patient's incoming stimuli.

A Patient Who Speaks Little English Is Admitted to the Hospital