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An adolescent client is admitted to the emergency department with a possible urinary tract infection. The nurse asks, When did you notice that urinating was painful? Which barrier to communication does this exhibit?
 
  1. Providing false reassurance.
  2. Passing judgment.
  3. Giving unwanted advice.
  4. Using a technical term.

Question 2

What is occurring when the nurse unknowingly hinders the flow of information during the health history process?
 
  1. Therapeutic interaction.
  2. Non-therapeutic interaction.
  3. False assurance.
  4. Cross-examination.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

This question represents the use of a technical term, which is a barrier to communication. This question does not represent the other examples of barriers to communication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

A non-therapeutic interaction occurs when the nurse unknowingly hinders the flow of information during the health history process. This is not an example of a therapeutic interaction, false assurance, or cross-examination.



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