A new mother says to the nurse,"It really hurts me to breastfeed.I think I should wean my baby." The nurse responds,"If I understand you,it hurts when you breastfeed.Tell me how and when it hurts." This response best represents which criterion of successful communication?

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The nurse's response of asking for more information about the mother's pain and discomfort is an example of feedback. Feedback is a crucial component of successful communication because it allows both parties to understand if the message was received and understood as intended.

A New Mother Says to the Nurse,"It Really Hurts Me