The graduate nurse has an adequate understanding of effective listening when stating which of the following?
a. "Limited level of vocabulary often affects listening skills,"
b. "Underdeveloped attention span affects listening skills.".
c. "External noise distractions affect listen-ing skills.".
d. "Emotional reactions interfere with the actual message.".
D
One of the most problematic reasons for ineffective listening is that people allow their emotions to dictate what they hear or do not hear. Limited vocabulary, underdeveloped attention span, and external noise distractions are not the most problematic reason for ineffective listening.
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