When the nurse gets a response from the client verifying the message was received as sent, what is this process called?
a. congruent communication c. feedback
b. empathy d. recognition
C
Nurses use the process of communication in every health care setting when interacting with clients and their families and with other health care team members. It is the nurse's responsibility to formulate a message clearly, use the appropriate channel to communicate the message, and verify that the receiver has received and understood the message. The nurse must also be aware of the factors that influence both the sending and receiving of messages in a given situation.
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