RNSG 1126 Readings (Module 2 Exam) Graded A+(100% Verified)
How should communication be with a patient with anxiety or anxiety disorders? - Simply and calm becuase a patient with anxiety may not pay attention to lengthy messages and may pace around. Why must a nurse not touch a patient with anxiety or ask for permission first? - Because clients with high anxiety may interpret touch by a stranger as a threat and pull away abruptly. Why kind of communication should a nurse use with patients with anxiety? - Open-ended communication Therapeutic communication techniques: - Listening Silence Restating Reflection Clarification Focusing Broad openings Humor Informing Sharing Perception Theme Identification Suggesting Active process of receiving and examining one's reactions to the messages received. - Listening Therapeutic Value of Listening? - Nonverbally communicates nurse's interest in patient. Periods of no verbal communication among participants for therapeutic reasons. - SilenceTherapeutic Value of Silence? - Gives patient time to think and gain insights, slows the pace of the interaction, and encourages the patient to initiate conversation while converting the nurse's support, understanding, and acceptance
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