A client tells the nurse about two abortions she had while in college. The nurse responds, "What did you major in while you were in college?" This response is evidence of which type of barrier to communication?
1. Changing the subject
2. False reassurance
3. Cross-examination
4. Use of technical terms
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Rationale 1: This is an example of changing the subject. This nurse is changing the subject, which shows insensitivity to the client's thoughts and feelings. This happens when the nurse is not at ease with the client's comments and is unable to deal with the content.
Rationale 2: False assurance occurs when the nurse assures the client of a positive outcome when there is no basis for believing in it.
Rationale 3: Cross-examination is when questions are repeatedly directed to a client, causing the client to feel threatened.
Rationale 4: Use of technical terms is when the nurse uses terms that are specific to the medical field.
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