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A nurse actively avoids the use of one-way communication. What is the major problem with one-way communication?
 
  a. The receiver is in control.
  b. Feedback is provided to the sender.
  c. Participation is not equal.
  d. The communication is unstructured.

Question 2

What is one of the main characteristics of therapeutic communication?
 
  a. It allows the patient a passive role.
  b. It uses only verbal communication.
  c. It involves the patient as a person.
  d. It is directive.



makaylafy

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
One-way communication is seldom effective because the sender is in control and gets very little feedback from the receiver.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Therapeutic communication actively involves the patient in all areas of the nursing process.



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