A community health nurse is meeting with a group of clients and notes that some clients are misinterpreting the information. What does the nurse recognize as the most likely barrier to communication for this group?

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Selective perception is the interpretation of a message through their own perceptions and projects this onto the communication process as they decode a message. Sharing complete and accurate information, clients' use of medical terminology, and offering of feedback are important skills of effective communication.

A Community Health Nurse Is Meeting with a Group of Clients