Some common communicative challenges for nurses are: (Select all that apply.) 1. less available time to spend with each client. 2. guessing what the client is attempting to convey to save time. 3. not...

Some common communicative challenges for nurses are: (Select all that apply.)

1. less available time to spend with each client.

2. guessing what the client is attempting to convey to save time.

3. not taking the time to observe important nonverbal cues the client is sending.

4. focusing on the client’s most pressing concerns before moving to other pressing topics.

5. giving quick advice rather than offering to discuss options.

6. jumping to conclusions about the client’s needs, based on past interactions with clients in similar circumstances.