Communication quizlet nursing

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The patient is the primary source of information.
When nonverbal communication reinforces the verbal message, the message reflects the true feelings of the patient because non verbal behavior is under less conscious control than verbal statements.
The patient appears tearful and is quiet and withdrawn.
The nurse says, "You seem very sad today." .

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Therapeutic communication is patient-centered and goal-directed.
It facilitates the exploration of the patient's thoughts and feelings and helps to establish a constructive relationship between the nurse and patient.
The nurse is attempting to develop a helping relationship with a patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Level most frequently used in nursing.
It is important to validate meanings or mutally negotiate it.
Results in exchange of ideas, problem solving, expression of feelings, decision making, goal accomplishments, team building, and personal growth.
Level of communication called self-talk, self-verbalization, and inner thought.

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Verbal communication is essential for human relationships 2.
Hands are the most expressive part of the body 3.
Behavior clearly reflects feelings 4.
Communication is inevitable 4.
Communication is inevitable A client is extremely upset and mentions something about a work-related issue that the nurse cannot understand.

A patient verbally communicates with the nurse while exhibiting nonverbal behavior

To confirm the meaning of the nonverbal behavior, the nurse should: 1

Look for similarity in meaning between the patient's verbal and nonverbal behavior

Ask family members to help interpret the patient's behavior

Interaction that occurs when a small number of persons meet together

Nurses can speak about health-related topics

Effective communication can increase audiences knowledge about important health issues

An active process between sender and receiver

It is an ongoing, dynamic, and multidimensional process

Therapeutic communication is patient-centered and goal-directed

It facilitates the exploration of the patient's thoughts and feelings and helps to establish a constructive relationship between the nurse and patient

The nurse is attempting to develop a helping relationship with a patient who was recently diagnosed with cancer