When communicating with a group of clients, which of the following would the nurse identify as a barrier to the communication process?
A) Sharing complete and accurate information with the recipient
B) The clients' use of medical terminology in conversations
C) Taking individual differences into account during communication
D) Selective perception on the part of the nurse or client
D
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