For a person who relies on restrained formal communication with strangers and authority figures, the challenge for health care providers is likely to be:
A) Communicating with the client in a manner that makes clear that they (the health care providers) should be respected as the expert in the conversation
B) Encouraging disclosure of detail of daily function that would be needed to support interventions to improve independent function
C) Focusing the conversation on topics pertinent to the health condition and/or intervention
D) Building rapport with the client to help him or her overcome shyness

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For individuals who prefer formal communication, especially with strangers or authority figures, the main challenge for health care providers is to encourage them to open up and share detailed information about their daily lives. This information is crucial for designing effective interventions to enhance their independence. Building rapport and ensuring the conversation remains focused are important, but the key challenge lies in overcoming the communication barriers to gather necessary personal details.

For a Person Who Relies on Restrained Formal Communication with Strangers