Question

Which situation represents a barrier to effective listening? a. Mr. Tennis is awaiting final discharge instructions; his family is present and supportive. b. Mrs. Tennyson takes notes during your teaching sessions and asks for clarification. c.Mr. Winston states is he appreciative of your time and is ready for his next dietary teaching. d. Miss Sandeen does not make eye contact when you converse; she frequently apologizes for lack of knowledge of her new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.

Answer 1

Option D is correct as Ms. Sandeen does not make eye contact when you converse; she frequently apologizes for lack of knowledge of her new diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, this situation represents a barrier to effective listening. For effective communication and listening there should be proper eye contact. And there is need to listen with proper required attention.