Which aspect is included in the communication systems review?

Which aspect is included in the communication systems review?

• A. Language
• B. Edema
• C. Height
• D. Blood pressure

Answer: (A)

Language and overall communication ability are what the communication systems review evaluates. This part of the systems review looks at how well a patient understands and expresses themselves, including verbal and nonverbal cues, which is essential for safe, effective therapy and for gauging needs or barriers to participation. Edema relates to tissue/fluid status, height is an anthropometric measure, and blood pressure reflects cardiovascular/pulmonary status; none of these options specifically assesses communication. So language is the element that belongs to the communication systems review.

Language and overall communication ability are what the communication systems review evaluates. This part of the systems review looks at how well a patient understands and expresses themselves, including verbal and nonverbal cues, which is essential for safe, effective therapy and for gauging needs or barriers to participation. Edema relates to tissue/fluid status, height is an anthropometric measure, and blood pressure reflects cardiovascular/pulmonary status; none of these options specifically assesses communication. So language is the element that belongs to the communication systems review.