RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH NURSING NUR 2488 STUDY GUIDE : THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION (NUR2488)

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH NURSING NUR 2488 STUDY GUIDE THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION Be able to given examples of verbal and non-verbal communication Verbal communication: Non-verbal communication: Review table 8-1, 8-2, 8-3 TABLE 8-1 NONVERBAL BEHAVIORS BEHAVIOR POSSIBLE NONVERBAL CUES EXAMPLE Body behaviors Posture, body movements, gestures, gait The patient is slumped in a chair, puts her face in her hands, and occasionally taps her right foot. Facial expressions Frowns, smiles, gr...