A nursing instructor is educating a class of nursing students about effective communication. The nursing instructor teaches that which of the following is true about effective communication? Select all that apply
1. It is essential in proper documentation practices.
2. It is the foundation of nurse–patient relationships.
3. It helps establish proper transfer of health-care information.
4. It is something that nurses often feel prepared to do in clinical situations.
5. It is a key element when reporting information to other health-care members.
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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