What is the most important reason that excellent communication skills are essential for nurses?
1. Nurses must communicate with all disciplines.
2. All nursing activities occur in relationships.
3. Interpersonal skills get the work done.
4. Good communication ensures no problems occur.
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Rationale 1: While nurses do communicate with all disciplines, the correct reason is broader.
Rationale 2: Nursing activities occurring in relationships make communication skills essential.
Rationale 3: Excellent communication skills can get the work done more quickly and effectively, but the correct reason is broader.
Rationale 4: Excellent communication skills do not keep problems from occurring.
Global Rationale:
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