An LPN tells the team leader that she is interested in returning to school but she has to first plan how she will obtain the needed tuition
The supervisor tells the LPN, "Just get a loan, everybody is doing that!" The supervisor's comment is an example of which barrier to communication? a. Supporting c. Unclear expectations
b. Focusing d. Giving advice
D
The supervisor has blocked communication by giving the LPN the advice to get a loan. Giving advice
assumes the other person is unable to solve her own problems.
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