When the Nurse Is Assessing for Functional Communication Styles in a Family,the

question 7

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is assessing for functional communication styles in a family,the nurse will be looking for evidence of:

• A) Openness
• B) Subtlety
• C) Chitchat
• D) Spontaneity
• E) Self-disclosure

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