A nurse understands that when communicating with a patient face-to-face, communication is which of the following? Select all that apply
1. An active process
2. As simple as telling
3. A passive, one-sided event
4. Completed when the receiver offers feedback
5. Involves both parties sending and receiving messages simultaneously
ANS: 1, 4, 5
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