You're Not Sure How Your Reader Will React to the Bad

question 73

Multiple Choice

You're not sure how your reader will react to the bad news you will be delivering. Which of the following should you do?

• A)Organize the bad-news message using the direct strategy.
• B)Organize the bad-news message using the indirect strategy.
• C)Send the bad news via e-mail.
• D)Call the reader to confirm what her reaction will be before writing the message.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Vessels

Blood vessels that are outside of the heart and brain, including arteries, veins, and capillaries that supply the limbs and extremities.

Acute Myocardial Infarction

A medical emergency condition commonly known as a heart attack, caused by the interruption of blood flow to a part of the heart, resulting in heart muscle damage.

Nitroglycerine Drip

A medical treatment involving the administration of nitroglycerine through an IV to treat certain heart conditions by dilating blood vessels.

Acute Pain

A sudden onset of discomfort or pain that serves as a symptom of injury or illness and typically has a clear cause.