Therapeutic Techniques
Paying full attention to the speaker and responding appropriately
What is active listening
Telling a patient, “Don’t worry, you’ll be fine” is an example of what non-therapeutic communication technique?
What is false reassurance?
Minimizing background noise is best for clients with what impairment?
What is impaired hearing?
This technique involves allowing clients time to think and reflect after you have asked a question.
What is using silence?
“It’s your fault you are feeling ill because you don’t take your medication.”
What is Providing Passive or Aggressive Responses?
Identifying item locations on a meal tray using the clock method, can be used on clients with?
What is Impaired Vision
This technique is a combination of statements and questions that suggest to the client that an experience or feeling is expected or normal
What is permission statements?
“I’m so sorry about your amputation; I can’t imagine losing a leg.”
What is Showing Sympathy?
According to ___ Nurses must always be aware of where and with whom they share client information.
What is HIPPA?