Which Nurse Responses Could Block Effective Communication with a Client

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which nurse responses could block effective communication with a client? (Select all that apply. )

• A)"This is what I think you should say…"
• B)"Don't stress over it.Everything will turn out fine."
• C)"Why did you do that?"
• D)"Most people in your circumstance…"

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Definitions:

Psychological Processes

The mental functions and mechanisms by which individuals perceive, think, feel, and act in various situations.

Experimental Science

A method of scientific investigation involving the manipulation of variables to determine cause and effect relationships within a controlled environment.

Floyd Allport

A pioneering figure in social psychology who emphasized the importance of studying individuals in social contexts.

Behaviourist

Pertaining to the school of thought in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and how they're learned through interaction with the environment.