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Concepts Of Communication

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Term
Definition
Vocalization   Tone of voice, volume and pitch, and speed of message delivery speak volumes  
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Body Language   Use of body postures that communicates an interest in the client  
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Silence   Use both verbal and non verbal methods of communication  
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Proximity   the distance for most social communication is somewhere between 4 and 12 feet  
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Listen between the lines   Listen not only to what the client say, but also, just as importantly, what client's don't say  
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Facial expressions   Use of your face to communicate concern and interest  
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Physical contact   Providing nursing care to client  
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What is an example of nonverbal communication?   Holding hands  
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Sender   is the person conveying the message  
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Assertiveness communication   style is interaction that takes into account the feelings and needs of the patient, yet honor your rights as an individual  
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Closed Posture   is a more formal, distant stance, generally with arms, and possibly the legs, tightly closed  
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Open Posture   when you take a relaxed stance with uncrossed arms and legs while facing the other individual  
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Non verbal Communication   messages transmitted without the use of words (either oral or written)  
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Verbal Communication   involves the use of spoke words or written words or symbols  
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Aggressive Communication   when you interact with another in an overpowering and forceful manner to meet your own personal needs at the expense of the other  
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Receiver   is the individual or individuals to whom the message is conveyed  
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Communication   is the reciprocal process in which messages are sent and received between people  
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Passive Listening   you indicate that you are listening to what the patient is saying either non-verbally, through eye contact and nodding, or verbally  
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Paraphrasing   restatement of the patient's message in the nurse's own words  
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Therapeutic Communication   consist of an exchange of info that facilitates the formation of a positive nurse patient relationship and actively involves the patient in all areas of her or his care  
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Closed question   "How old are you?"  
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Focusing   "will you please tell me as accurately as you can, what you experienced the last time you were given morphine?"  
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Active listening   requires full attention to what the patient is saying  
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Restating   Repeating to the patient what the nurse believes to be the main point that the patient is trying to communicate  
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Non-Therapeutic Communication   usually blocks the development of a trusting and therapeutic relationship  
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Touch   is a form of nonverbal communication that this inherent in the practice of nursing for physical contact  
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Clarifying   "let me make sure I understand this correctly. the cost of the med is keeping you from being able to take it each day?"  
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Reflecting   "Have you discussed this with him?"  
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Open Ended Question   "What concerns do you have about going home?"  
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Message   Information sent  
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Message Channel   Nonverbal, verbal, emotional, or visual  
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Feedback   response or the lack of response  
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Context   Factors that effect the message (environment and Circumstances)  
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Developmental Crisis   based on sudden or dramatic shifts in growth and development , such as school entry and exit or the birth of a child  
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Situational Crisis   Created by sudden or extraordinary event which cannot be planned or controlled- accidents illness, death  
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Environmental Crisis   A natural or created disaster overwhelming and individual or group  
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