In which of the following situations could failed communication occur?
1.
Your instructor tells you to perform a procedure but does not let you ask questions.
2.
A family member yells at you because you forgot to go to the dry cleaners.
3.
The patient begins to cry when you are caring for them.
4.
All of the above.
ANS: 4
All of these situations are examples of possible failed communication. These situations involve people who trigger your least-effective communication experiences.
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