An adolescent client is admitted to the emergency department with a possible urinary tract infection. The nurse asks, "When did you notice that urinating was painful?" Which barrier to communication does this exhibit?
1. Providing false reassurance.
2. Passing judgment.
3. Giving unwanted advice.
4. Using a technical term.
Correct Answer: 4
This question represents the use of a technical term, which is a barrier to communication. This question does not represent the other examples of barriers to communication.
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