Which of the following is true in relation to the context of the messa

QUESTION

Which of the following is true in relation to the context of the message? (Select all that apply.)

a. It is shaped by the situation in which the interaction occurs.
b. Taking time to evaluate the time and space in which the contact takes place allows for flexibility in choosing the appropriate context.
c. Communication is shaped by the environment in which it takes place.
d. Evaluating the physical setting in which the contact takes place allows for flexibility in choosing the appropriate context.
e. The environment has little effect on communication.

ANSWER:

ANS: A, B, C, D
Communication is always influenced by the environment in which it takes place. It does not occur in a vacuum but is shaped by the situation in which the interaction occurs. Taking time to evaluate the physical setting and the time and space in which the contact takes place, as well as the psychological, social, and cultural characteristics of each individual involved, gives the nurse flexibility in choosing the most appropriate context. The environment always influences communication.