The nurse is providing education to an adult client recently diagnosed with asthma. The client smokes one pack of cigarettes each day. The nurse states, "Now that you have to quit smoking your friends will no longer complain that you smell like cigarettes." Which communication barrier does the nurse's statement represent?

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The nurse's statement represents unwanted advice, as it is not related to the education about asthma and quitting smoking. The nurse is making assumptions about the client's relationships with their friends and is not providing helpful advice or guidance on quitting smoking.

The Nurse Is Providing Education to an Adult Client Recently