The staff nurse is unsure of the correct protocol for calling in sick to work. The nursing supervisor told the nurse to call the nursing office; however, the nurse manager told the nurse to call the unit
This issue is likely the result of which distorted communication? 1. Intersender conflict
2. Intrasender conflict
3. Metacommunication
4. Downward communication
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Rationale 1: Intersender conflict occurs when a person receives two conflicting messages from different sources.
Rationale 2: Intrasender conflict occurs when a verbal message differs from the nonverbal message; the recipient has difficulty interpreting the intended meaning.
Rationale 3: Metacommunication is the combination of oral messages with nonverbal messages.
Rationale 4: Downward communication occurs from manager to staff and is often directive.
Global Rationale:
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