Which of the following factors can have an impact on the outcomes of therapeutic communication between patient and practitioner?
I.verbal and nonverbal components of expression
II.environmental factors (e.g., noise, privacy)III.values and beliefs of both patient and practitioner
IV.sensory and emotional factors (e.g., fear, pain)

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All four factors listed (verbal and nonverbal components of expression, environmental factors, values and beliefs of both patient and practitioner, and sensory and emotional factors) can have an impact on the outcomes of therapeutic communication between patient and practitioner. Therefore, the best choice is C, which includes all four factors.

Which of the Following Factors Can Have an Impact on the Outcomes