Every time the nurse asks the patient a question,the patient's spouse interrupts and answers instead.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Impaired social interaction related to patient's refusal to answer questions
B) Interrupted family processes related to situational crisis and patient illness
C) Impaired verbal communication related to spouse's answers to all questions
D) Readiness for enhanced communication related to interpretation of nonverbal cues

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Wisam Muthana · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The diagnosis impaired verbal communication related to spouse's answers to all questions is appropriate because the spouse will not allow the patient to answer.The patient is not refusing to answer questions and the nurse is not effectively interpreting nonverbal cues.There is no evidence to demonstrate interrupted family process due to the patient's illness.

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