Which of the following describes the therapeutic communication style of an effective nurse? a. It encourages gossip among nurses
a. It encourages gossip among nurses. c. It takes practice and effort and needs
constant refining.
b. It involves trust, empathy, listening,
and respect.
d. It allows nurses to eliminate much
conflict.
ANS: b, c, d
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