A nurse is preparing teaching for a patient who is deaf. They consider getting a sign language interpreter, until one of their colleagues tells them they think many deaf people can read lips. The nurse begins the teaching without contacting an interpreter. Which type of communication barrier does this situation reflect?
A)Disapproval
B)Defensiveness
C)Stereotyping
D)Inattentiveness

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The communication barrier in this situation is stereotyping. This patient already has a physical barrier to communication that affects their ability to hear and possibly speak. By assuming that all people who are deaf can read lips and not providing an interpreter, the nurse uses unwarranted information to make their decision, which could ultimately cause an adverse outcome for the patient.

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