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Theraputic communication
Nsg Process and communication
16
Nursing
Graduate
06/12/2011

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Term
Using _____ allows the client to take _______ of the discussion if he or she desires
Definition
Silence, control
Term
_______ conveys positive regard
Definition
Accepting
Term
Giving _______ means acknowledging and indicating awareness
Definition
giving recognition
Term
Making oneself available is _____ ____
Definition
Offering self
Term
When the nurse allows the client to select the topic, it is known as ____ _____ ________
Definition
giving broad openings
Term
To encourage the client to continue, the nurse might _____ _______ leads
Definition
offer general leads
Term
verbalizing what is ______ or perceived is known as ______ __________
Definition
Observed; making observations
Term
______ is a therapeutic technique that lets the client know whether an expressed statement has or has not been understood
Definition
Restating
Term
When the nurse voices doubt, it means expressing uncertainty as to the reality of the ______ _______ and it is ___________.
Definition
client's perception. It is therapeutic.
Term
What is the first goal of therapeutic communication, and how do we monitor this?
Definition
Safety first! Know if things are escalating through body language: they're walking fast, not listing.
Term
What does SOLER stand for? What does this facilitate?
Definition
Sit facing the client
Observe your open posture
Lean forward toward the client
Establish Eye contact
Relax.

This facilitates attentive listening.
Term
How far should you be from the client when communicating with them? Where should your arms be?
Definition
Arms length away, for safety

Arms should be at side to be inviting.
Term
When is feedback useful
Definition
When it is descriptive on action, not on the client themselves
Term
Requesting __ ________ is a non-therapeutic for of communication, because it implies the client must ______ their ____ or _______.
Definition
Requesting an explanation.

Defend their actions or feelings.
Term
There are _ standards of care in psychiatric nursing. What are they?
Definition
6.(I-Va)
Assessment
Diagnosis
outcome Identification
Planning
Implementation
Counseling
Term
In psych, the standard outcome is related to....?

We are striving for _________.
Definition
Keeping the patient from hurting themselves or others. Everything we strive for is compliance.
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