The nurse manager is counseling a male nurse about several recent incidents in which female nurses complained that he was abrupt and condescending. What advice should the manager give this nurse?

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1. Males tend to communicate clearly and concisely, especially in professional relationships.
2. There are many gender differences in communication. Males tend to take responsibility and feel the need to "fix" things.
3. Using phrases such as "sort of" is a more common trait of female conversation than of male conversation.
4. Women tend to personalize, whereas men are more focused on the issues.

The Nurse Manager Is Counseling a Male Nurse About Several