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Sufayan.ah

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An elderly client is ready for discharge from the hospital. The physician and family think it is best for the client to be admitted to a nursing home. When the client asks the nurse what he or she thinks, the nurse responds,
 
  I think you are capable of caring for yourself at home,
  especially if a home care nurse visits you each week. This response illustrates which kind of
  communication barrier?
  a. Blaming statement c. Giving advice
  b. Patronizing statement d. Why question

Question 2

Communication is the nucleus of relationships and the mechanism by which we influence others.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: c

Answer to Question 2

True



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