The staff nurse is unsure of the correct protocol to take when reporting off from work. The nursing supervisor told the nurse to call the nursing office; however, the nurse manager told the nurse to call the unit
Of which distorted communication is this the result? 1. Intersender conflict
2. Intrasender conflict
3. Metacommunication
4. Downward communication
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Explanation: 1. Intersender conflict occurs when a person receives two conflicting messages from differing
sources. Intrasender conflict occurs when a verbal message differs from the nonverbal
message; therefore, the recipient has difficulty interpreting the intended meaning.
Metacommunication is the combination of oral messages with nonverbal messages. Downward
communication occurs from manager to staff and is often directive.
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