21-30 Flashcards
(88 cards)
an intellectual and emotional bond between the nurse and the client and is focused on the client.
Helping Relationship
nurse-client relationship, therapeutic relationship
Helping Relationship
Phases of the Helping Relationship
1 Pre interaction
2 introductory
3 working
4 termination
in this phase, the nurse has information about the client before the face-to-face meeting.
Pre-interaction
in this phase, Planning for the initial visit may generate some anxious feelings.
Pre-interaction
Also referred to as the orientation/pre-helping phase
Introductory
this phase Sets the tone for the rest of the relationship.
Introductory
(phase) Goal of the Nurse: develop trust and security within the nurse-client relationship.
Introductory
three stages of the introductory phase
opening the relationship
clarifying the problem
structuring or formulating the contract
behaviors that inhibit involvement, cooperation, or change
Resistive behavior
reliance on someone without doubt or question.
trust
in this phase, Nurse and client begin to view each other as unique individuals; appreciate this uniqueness and care about each other.
working
2 major stages of the working stage
a. Exploring and understanding thoughts and feelings.
b. Facilitating and taking action.
ability to experience, in the present, a situation as another person’s circumstances and feelings
Empathy
focuses on a kind of “being with” clients to develop an understanding of their world.
Empathetic listening
understanding that is communicated effectively
Empathetic response
this phase is Often expected to be difficult and filled with ambivalence, however, if the previous phases have evolved effectively, the client generally has positive outlook and feels able to handle problems independently.
termination
Determine the client’s primary language for communicating and whether a fluent interpreter is required.
Language Deficits
Devise a communication system like writing on a paper
Structural Deficits
Observe whether the client is attempting to see your face to read your lips.
Sensory Deficits
Determine whether the client can point, shrug, blink, or squeeze a hand
Paralysis
Assess whether these clients respond when asked a question
Assess the client’s ability to understand written words. Use large, clearly written words when trying to establish abilities in this area
Cognitive impairments
The nurse focuses on 3 areas:
Content of the message
Themes
Verbalized emotions
Verbal Communication
Consider client’s culture.
Pay particular attention to facial expression, gestures, body movements, affect, tone of voice, posture, and eye contact
Nonverbal Communication