A staff nurse was approached by a nursing assistant who wanted to give

QUESTION

A staff nurse was approached by a nursing assistant who wanted to give a report about a client’s condition. The nurse said, “I don’t have time to listen right now.” This is an example of:

a. Upward communication
b. Barrier to communication
c. Downward communication
d. Grapevine communication

ANSWER:

ANS: B
Time pressures, used as an excuse for not listening, are a barrier to communication.