CN2 COMMUNICATION BARRIERS CN2

Client paralysis or other medical conditions may inhibit or prevent verbal and non-verbal communication

Physical impairments

Sight, hearing, touch, smell or taste impairments tend to isolate the client and reduce the ability of the client to communicate care needs to the healthcare team

Sensory impairments

Clients with genetic or acquired damage to their brain need special attention

Mental impairments

Clients in an emotionally vulnerable place may find it hard to process information. This may keep them from understanding or following orders

Emotional Barriers

A client’s views, beliefs, values, and customs influence any therapeutic relationship the client has with care providers.

Values or cultural beliefs

Communication in the health care setting can be difficult in the best of circumstances. Sometimes clients share very little or no common language

Language barriers

Both clients and practical nurses can erect non-verbal barriers, including body language eye contact, facial features and behaviors that either ignore or dismiss client cues

Non-verbal barriers

Don’t monopolize conversation by talking too much. Use silence and time so clients have the opportunity to communicate clearly

Verbal communication barriers