Rationale: Using the offering general lead approach is important because it encourages the patient to keep engaging in conversation. This is a great way to keep the conversation flowing and open.
Rationale: Observing nonverbal cues are an essential part of nursing care because sometimes the patient won’t express what’s on their mind. One way to gauge how a person is feeling is by how they express themselves in a physical way. Observing nonverbal cues helps the nurse to ask appropriate questions to try to get the resident to be verbally expressive about the …show more content…
For instance, when you ask someone how they are feeling, it can be either physical or emotional. I am letting the patient pick what topic he would like to discuss. This is important because you can find out if the patient is having more emotional or physical pain, both are important to know about when providing patient care.
Rationale: Seeking information is an important part of nursing care. It’s a great way to find out more about your patient’s overall health concerns or needs. Seeking information is good for engaging your patient in conversation.
Rationale: When I focus on one idea from the patient I am letting them know that I am interested in what they are saying. This is important because you want the resident to know that what they say is an important topic. It’s essential for the resident to feel like you care about what they say, because if you don’t respond to them it could create a communication block.
Rationale: When I am restating I am letting the resident know that I am actively listening to what he says. This helps create an effective patient-nurse relationship. The patient knows that I understand what they are saying which helps create a more effective line of