An elderly client is ready for discharge from the hospital. The physician and family think it is best for the client to be admitted to a nursing home. When the client asks the nurse what he or she thinks, the nurse responds,
"I think you are capable of caring for yourself at home,
especially if a home care nurse visits you each week." This response illustrates which kind of
communication barrier?
a. Blaming statement c. Giving advice
b. Patronizing statement d. "Why" question
ANS: c
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