Which statement made the by the nurse indicates understanding of how to control the grapevine?
a. "Grapevine rumors are generally true.".
b. "Avoid face-to-face communication.".
c. "Avoid spreading rumors.".
d. "Keep rumors circulating.".
C
To control the grapevine, the nurse should avoid spreading rumors. The nurse should also pro-mote face-to-face communication, obtain information from the source, and stop the circulating of rumors by not engaging in gossip.
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