A patient states,"The harder I try to get along with my son,the more I feel he just wants to be left alone," and the nurse responds,"I guess parents have to expect these problems as children get older." The nurse's response is an example of a communication breakdown known as
A) failing to see the uniqueness of the individual.
B) failing to recognize levels of meaning.
C) using value statements.
D) failing to clarify unclear messages.

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The nurse's response generalizes the patient's experience, failing to acknowledge the uniqueness of the individual's situation and feelings.

A Patient States,"The Harder I Try to Get Along with My