Which factors might potentially affect communication clarity? Select all that apply
1. A 63-year-old nurse discussing work with a 25-year-old
2. Two female staff nurses talking after work
3. An Asian student attending nursing school in the United States
4. A staff nurse discussing changing policies with the manager
5. A nursing supervisor talking with a another supervisor
Answer: 1; 3; 4
Rationale:
• The 63-year-old nurse and 25-year-old nurse: These nurses represent two different generations, which has the potential to be a communication barrier.
• Two female staff nurses talking after work: Two same-gender colleagues talking represent no apparent communication barriers, as they as the same gender and same level.
• An Asian nursing student attending in the U.S.: This situation represents a potential communication barrier related to cultural differences.
• A staff nurse discussing changing policies with the manager: When two people on different levels are in communication, there is a potential barrier related to these different roles.
• A nursing supervisor talking with another supervisor: These nursing supervisors talking represent no apparent communication barrier. as they are on equal levels.
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