Which of the following would be considered a barrier to a nurse's effective communication? Select all that apply
a. Interrupting d. Experiencing stress
b. Attentive listening e. Developing trust
c. Being defensive f. Offering false reassurance
A, C, D, F
Barriers to effective communication include interrupting, being defensive, and offering false
reassurance. When an individual is experiencing stress, this may become a barrier to effective
communication. Attentive listening, developing trust, clarifying, using silence, and providing
information are strategies which will facilitate communication.
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