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NUR 2459
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NUR 2459
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 2 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS |LATEST UPDATE
NUR 2459 RASMUSSEN MENTAL HEALTH
EXAM 2 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS |FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS |ALREADY
GRADED A+|NEWEST|GUARANTEED
PASS |LATEST UPDATE
what is verbal communication?
communication by word or sound.
Nurses must be cautious about the word choices or sounds they make, as some works or phrases may
not be therapeutic or healing.
what is non verbal communication?
communication that expresses one's attitudes and feelings with body language, physical appearance,
movement, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye contact, and vocal cutes.
explain what active listening is
occurs nonverbally and is important to have a desire to hear and understand what the patient is saying.
explain the acronym SOLER and active listening
S- sit squarely facing the patient
O- observe a open posture with legs and arms not crossed.
L- lean forward to the patient and allow them to see your interest in what they are saying
E- eye contact should be established to show interest
R- relaxing will show that you are comfortable and have full interest in the patient
explain nonverbal techniques that are therapeutic
appearance is nice and groomed appropriately, body movement is minimal per conversation and
posture is upright with an open figure, no touch, facial expression is pleasant, eye contact is maintained,
vocal cues are followed and tone of voice is neutral
explain nonverbal techniques that are non therapeutic
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,appearance is disheveled, body language is very negative (arms crossed, should shrugging), mood does
not equal affect, posture is too relaxed or slouched, touch is used, eye rolling or looking at the clock,
door or not the patient, vocal cues seem very conscientious and forceful
explain using silence
encourages the patient to organize thoughts and time to think. Can also provide the nurse with
information about patient concerns.
explain accepting
conveys an attitude of reception and regard.
explain giving recognition
acknowledging awareness rather than complementing that reflects judgement.
explain offering self
willingness to spend time with the patient and show interest unconditionally to increase self worth.
explain broad openings
allows patients to direct focus on interaction and emphasizes the importance of patients' role in the
communication process.
explain offering general leads
offers the patient encouragement to continue with minimal nursing input.
explain placing the event in time or sequence
allows the patient to identify the sequence of events and when they occurred to organize thoughts.
explain making observations
allows patients to develop awareness of how they are perceived by others and prompts exploration of
issues.
explain encouraging description of perceptions
allows for development of awareness or understanding based on their perceptions and reality.
explain encouraging comparison
asking the patient to compare similarities and differences in ideas or relationships helps the patient
recognize recurring experiences and things they can change.
explain restating
repeating the main idea of what the patient said helps to let the patient know there is either
understanding or a need for more clarity.
explain reflecting
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,questions and feelings are referred back to the patient so that the patient is empowered to actively
engage in problem solving techniques.
explain focusing
taking notice of a single idea or word and exploring it even more. Hard with those who have anxiety.
explain exploring
when an issue or theme is relevant, the nurse may instruct the patient to explore it further and
understand awareness about the event or feelings.
explain seeking clarification
striving to achieve understanding of vague statements can help for understanding.
explain presenting reality
when there is a misperception of reality, the nurse will express their perception of the situation without
changing the patients.
explain voicing doubt
expressing uncertainty as to the reality of the patient's perceptions during delusional thinking.
explain verbalizing the implied
putting into words what the patient has implied or said indirectly.
explain translating words into feelings
the nurse will symbolize what has been said to find the underlying feelings.
explain formulating a plan of action
encouraging identification of a behavior change will allow for better coping skills.
explain material boundaries
can be seen, like a fence that borders land.
explain social boundaries
hese are established within a culture and define how individuals are expected to behave in social
situations.
explain personal boundaries
these are boundaries that individuals define for themselves.
explain physical/distance boundaries
how close individuals will allow others to enter their physical space.
explain emotional boundaries
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, how much individuals choose to disclose their most private and intimate sleeves to others.
explain professional boundaries
limit and outline expectations for appropriate professional relationships with patients. space between
nurses power and patient vulnerability. Imbalance of power does exist because the nurse can see
patient records. They must avoid conflict where a personal gain may be achieved within the relationship.
explain self disclosure
appropriate when the information could therapeutically benefit the patient. Not undertaken to meet
the nurses needs.
explain gift giving
Nurses should not accept gifts but also use professional judgement based on the type of gift and patient
care and thought behind it. Refusal should be based on patient sensitivity.
explain touch
Touching is required to do the therapeutic procedures and care, but caring touch in times where they
have no need to do so is inappropriate. Touch should be appropriate, therapeutic, and welcomed. Many
need to avoid it based on the situation and culture.
explain friendship/romantic association
all relationships should be professional. If unable to do this, one should withdraw from the relationship.
Romantic relationships should not occur.
complications if boundaries are breeched
threatens the integrity of the nurse patient relationship, can cause boundary violations. Potential for the
nurse to be fired or to lose their license.
signs that boundaries may be breeched
favoriting patients, keeping secrets, changing dress for working, swapping assignments, giving special
attention to one client over another, spending free time with patients, thinking about patients when
away from work, shoring personal concerns with patient, receive gifts or have contact with the patient
after discharge
explain giving false reassurance
conveys the outcome is already known and minimizes the patient's feelings and concerns and prevents
further expression of feeling "everything will be okay", "you will be better soon"
explain rejecting
refusing to consider or showing contempt for patients ideas or behavior may cause patients to
discontinue the relationship.
explain approving/ disapproving or agreeing/disagreeing
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