A nurse explains to a preceptor student that values clarification helps with intrapersonal communication because:
A) communication is enhanced when it occurs between people with similar values.
B) it allows the nurse to separate his or her values from those of the patient.
C) it helps the nurse avoid saying things that might offend or anger others.
D) understanding values will help prevent communication misunderstandings.

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Engaging in values clarification allows the nurse to separate his or her values from those of the patient; this in turn allows the nurse to truly attend to what the patient is saying.Communication may be more awkward when it is between people of vastly differing value systems, but this would make values clarification more useful and help ease communication tensions.The purpose of values clarification is not to help avoid making offensive statements.Clarity of the message is what will help avoid misunderstandings.

A Nurse Explains to a Preceptor Student That Values Clarification