Effective verbal communication begins with:
a. facing the patient directly, maintaining eye contact, and giving specific directions.
b. speaking lower than the patient's educational level to ensure that directions are understood.
c. giving instructions quickly to minimize the length of time the patient must bite down.
d. repeating requests several times to greater facilitate comprehension.
a. Effective use of words in verbal communication begins with facing the patient directly and maintaining eye contact.
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