Nurse 113 Exam 1 Study Guide

Nurse 113 Exam 1 language deficits Sensory deficits Cognitive impairments Identify impairments of communication Verbal and Nonverbal When considering culture, what are the two forms of communication that you use? Hunger Pain Shortness of breath Nausea Noise level List four factors that relate physical, emotional and environmental factors: Problems: Impaired communication Anxiety Powerlessness Impaired social interaction Social isolation Situational low self-esteem Ineffective coping Defining characteristics: difficulty forming words inability to articulate words Lacking skills in attending listening, or self-expression What are some nursing problem diagnosis? 1) Nurse and patient set goals and determine expected outcomes 2) Set priorities 3) Utilize teamwork and collaboration List the Nursing Planning Process Utilize therapeutic communication techniques during the patient interview Adjust the environment Provide Support Employ measures to enhance communication Educate the patient and family Name the Nurse Process Implementations: The nurse and patient determine if goals and expected outcomes have been met Evaluate if nursing interventions were effective If expected outcomes are not met, modify the plan of care Nursing Process Evaluation: Preinteraction Phase: Before meeting the patient Introductory Phase: When the nurse and patient meet for the first time; sets the tone for the rest of the relationship Working: When the nurse and patient work together to meet pre-established goals Termination Phase: The relationship ends What are the four phases in the relationship table? True Active listening means being attentive to what a patient is saying both verbally and nonverbally (T/F) Squarely face the patient Open Posture Lean toward the patient Eye contact Relax What are some therapeutic physical communication techniques? List five: Clarification Restating an unclear or ambiguous message(paraphrase); ask other person to restate by explaining further by giving an example means what? What are you seeking? Offering Self (therapeutic) Displaying interest and caring means you're doing what? Giving information (therapeutic) Helping the patient make decisions, experience less anxiety, feel safe and secure in health education contribute to what? Therapeutic