The family of a client in a burn unit asks the nurse for information. The nurse sits with the family and discusses their concerns. What type of communication is this?
A) Intrapersonal
B) Interpersonal
C) Organizational
D) Focused
Ans: B
Interpersonal communication occurs among two or more people with a goal to exchange messages. Nurses spend most of their day communicating with clients, family members, and health care team members.
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