Case Study Of Nurse's Strategies For Effective Communication

One of the many strategies that the nurse can use to provide chances for effective communication would be to determine whether RJ would prefer a professional interpreter. Although RJ goes to elementary school, English is still her second language which is why she should be given the option of communicating through the help of an interpreter. Furthermore, through the help of a professional interpreter the chances of falsely communicating health care related information are undeniably lowered (Markova & Broome, 2007, p. 240). Another strategy which can be used in order to enhance the chances of effective communication can be through the self-awareness of the nurse’s own attitudes. When it comes to providing culturally competent care, as in the case of RJ, it is important for the nurse to acknowledge her own values which can act as a barrier when trying to effectively communicate (Markova & Broome, 2007, p. 240). Another key strategy which can be used by the nurse in order to enhance the chances of better communication with RJ is through cultural sensitivity. As part of applying cultural sensitivity in RJ’s case, the nurse …show more content…
46). In order to avoid the manifestations of hypoglycemia, RJ’s diabetic educator needs to instruct her to check her blood sugar levels before, during, and after RJ completes her exercises in order to regulate the outcomes of exercise on her blood sugar levels. It is important for RJ to monitor her blood glucose levels after every one to two hours of exercise as intense workouts have the ability to cause hypoglycemia (Tate et al., 2007, p. 577). For this reason, RJ’s educator should suggest her to carry quick sources of carbohydrates such as juices or snacks, at all times in order to maintain her blood sugar levels (Lewis, 2014, p.