Nurse initiated client communication has many facets. The components that the nurse is responsible for include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The message
2. The receiver
3. The sender
4. Response
5. Congruent communication
1,3,5
Rationale: The message, or information sent, is the responsibility of the nurse as the communication is initiated.
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