You are caring for a male patient who has not spoken to answer any of your questions, but will nod or shake his head. He appears to have a developmental disability. Which of the following is the best way to document this information on your patient care report?
A) "Patient refuses to answer questions."
B) "Patient is non-verbal, but will nod his head yes and no."
C) "Patient is developmentally disabled and unable to speak."
D) "Patient is not responsive to questioning."
B
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