The nurse says to the nursing assistant, "Please bathe this patient first today." This message is delivered in the hallway as the nursing assistant is unloading breakfast trays for the unit
Which element of communication is most likely to result in miscommunication in this scenario? 1. Sender
2. Message
3. Receiver
4. Context
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Explanation: 1. There is nothing to indicate that the sender is inadequate in this scenario.
2. The message is clear.
3. There is nothing to indicate that the receiver is not competent to receive the message.
4. The context or environment where this message is delivered is likely to cause miscommunication. There are many distractions occurring that could cause the receiver to misunderstand or mishear the message sent.
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