Lecture 3 Flashcards
Communication
exchange of thoughts, ideas, or information
dynamic process that is a primary instrument through which change occurs in nursing situations
can be good or bad
all communication influences behavior
Intrapersonal
occurs within a person
inner thoughts, feelings, self concept
interpersonal
one to one interaction
usually occurs face to face
transpersonal
occurs within a person spiritual domain
prayer, meditation
small group
interaction between two or more persons meeting together
public
interaction with an audience
Why do we need to communicate?
patient advocacy, patient safety, optimal patient care, meet clinical standards of care, build and maintain relationships
Number one reason for medical error is miscommunication
Verbal
form of communication
vocabulary, denotative and connotative meaning, pacing, intonation, clarity and brevity, timing and revelance
Nonverbal
form of communication
personal appearance, posture and gait, facial expression, eye contact, gestures, sounds, personal space
symbolic
form of communication
art and music childs play drawings dance verbal and nonverbal symbolism used by others to convey meaning
Metacommunication
form of communication
awareness about all the factors influencing communication
arms crossed
how you communicate
The Nurse asks the client where the pain is and the client responds by pointing to the pain. What kind of communication is this?
Nonverbal
specifically gestures
Intimate Zone (0-18 inches)
holding an infant
performing a physical assessment
bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting a client
Personal Zone (18in-4 feet)
sitting at a client’s bedside
taking medical history
teaching an individual client
shift report
Social Zone (4-12 feet)
making rounds with health care provider
teaching a class for clients with diabetes
conducting a support group
Public Zone (12 feet or greater)
speaking at a community forum
testifying at a hearing
lecturing to a class of students
A nurse wants to present information about Flu immunizations to the older adults in the community. Which type of communication should the nurse use?
Public
Social Zone
zone of touch
permission is not needed
hands, arms, shoulders, back
Consent Zone
permission needed
mouth, wrists, feet
Vulnerable Zone
special care needed
face, neck, front of body
Intimate Zone
great sensitivity needed
genitalia. rectum
bathing patient