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The exchange of information, feelings, needs, and preferences between two people. the communication process
-choice of words dependent on age, education, developmental level, and culture, -Feelings can be expressed verbally by a speaker through changes in pitch, pace, and tone of voice Verbal Communication
Facial expressions, posture, body position, behavior, gestures, touch, and general appearance. -less conscious and more indirect. -conveys more of what a person feels, thinks, and means than what is stated in words Nonverbal
Proxemics Personal Space
Ranging from physical contact to 18 inches Intimate
Ranging from physical contact between 18in-12 feet Casual-personal
Ranging from physical contact between 4 to 12 feet social-consultative
Ranging from physical contact between 12 feet if possible public
to be sensitive to an individuals culture, you must recognize and respect the accepted patterns of communication in that culture Culture
the manner, disposition, feeling, or position toward a person or thing Attituted
Emotions -Denotative -Connotative
Denotative emotion is the literal meaning
Connotative emotion is the emotional association
Active Listening -uses all senses -interprets verbal and nonverbal messages -the mind focuses on the interaction and detects feelings as well as the spoken words -builds trusting relationships between the nurse and the patient
What term refers to words that can elicit emotional responses, resulting in a message that is distorted and altered Connotative
behaviors that avoid confrontation and the inability to share feelings or needs with others Passive or avoidant
behaviors characterized by putting ones own needs, rights, and feelings before those of others Aggressive
behavior style is characterized by standing up for ones self without violating the basic rights of others Assertive
a patients-centered communication. - the nurse helps patients explore their own thoughts and feelings -the nurse encourages expression of thoughts and feelings while avoiding barriers to communication Therapeutic Communication
what are barriers to therapeutic communication -asking questions that can be answered with a "yes" or "no" question. -giving false reassurance -expressing disapproval
Communication Crisis -Introduction -Situation -Background -Assessment -Recommendation -Readback -Questions
interacting with a lack of courtesy and respect towards others is? Incivility
Humor in communication can? help create a relaced and sociable atmosphere. -allows patients to step out of their sick role, establish rapport, trust, passes time, and helps to relieve anxiety.
when is humor not appropriate? when dealing with highly emotional or difficult issues
Communication with people in positions of authority is called? Upward Communication
Orders can be? -written -over the phone
Communication with those supervised by the nurse Downward Communication
shift reports must be? -confidential -include appropriate data
to develop a good rapport the nurse should establish: -trust -empathy
Ability to intellectually, not emotionally, identify with or experience the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others Empathy
Patient-centered communication can? Encourage and empower patients to participate in their care
what is a characteristic of a nondirective interview questions are open-ended
Nondirective communication -open-ended questions -Patient explores thoughts and feelings
Directive Communication using words like who, what, when, and where
special communication needs can be used for? -people who are deaf or hard of hearing -speech and language impairments -vision impairments -mechanical ventilation -unresponsive
an exchange of information, feelings, needs and preferences between two people Communication process
to complete the communication process, a return message is sent by the receiver of the original communication to indicate the message has been received, processed, and comprehended Feedback
Mutual understanding of the meaning of a message shared meaning
Facial expressions, posture, body position, behaviors, gestures, touch, and general appearance body language
Agreement between verbal and nonverbal communications Congruent
the distance, or personal space, people place between themselves and others. Proxemics
what is the INABILITY to speak or understand language Aphasia
what controls the movements involved in speaking Left Frontal Lobe
what lobes hold speech areas that are involved in thoughts that precede speech Left Temporal lobe and Parietal lobes
what lobe contains the general sensory areas where sensations such as touch are felt and interpreted Parietal lobes
what lobe contains visual areas that receive impulses from the eyes that allow us to "see" and interpret what is being seen Occipital Lobes
what is a disturbance in speech planning and speech production Expressive aphasia
what is a deficit in auditory comprehension or in receiving information Receptive aphasia
what is a deficit of planning, production, and comprehension of language Global aphasia
when communicating with patients of various ages, it is important to match your communication strategies to each patients? Developmental level
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