Impaired verbal communication r/t loss of facial or oral muscle tone control

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Definition

Decreased, delayed, or absentability to receive, process, transmit, and use a system of symbols

Related Factors

• Decrease in circulation to brain, brain tumor
• Anatomic deficit ( e.g. cleft palate, alteration of the neurovascular visual system, auditory system, or phonatory apparatus)
• Difference related to developmental age
• Physical barrier ( tracheostomy, intubation)
• Physiological conditions (e.g. dyspnea ); alteration of central nervous system (CNS); weakening of the musculoskeletal system
• Psychological barriers (e.g. psychosis, lack of stimuli); emotional conditions (depression, panic, anger); stress
• Environmental barriers
• Cultural difference
• Lack of information
• Side effects of medicaiton
• Alteration of self-esteem or self-concept
• Altered perceptions
• Absence of SOs

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