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1. What is the most important Organized and concise
aspect of small group com-
munication?
2. What are aspects of nonver- Eye contact
bal communication? Posture and gait
Personal space
Appearance
Facial expression
Gestures
Sounds
3. What are reasons for ef-
fective communication in
healthcare?
4. Why is communication im- Develop relationships
portant in healthcare? Collect relevant data
Provide education
Interact during intervention
Improve patient safety
Reduce errors
Increase satisfaction
Meets legal standards
5. What are things to consid- Both nurse and client must equal participants in the communica-
er when developing inter- tion partnership
personal relationships us- Client responses are not always what we expect
ing communication? Each client has specific communication needs. Some clients have
specific learning and teaching needs, while others may have sen-
sory perception impairments that need to be considered.
More is communicated than meets the eye (and the ear). We must
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pay attention to the client's verbal and nonverbal communication.
When talking to clients at the bedside, provide for privacy by closing
the door to the room and inquiring about any visitors who may be
present.
6. How is communication Gather comprehensive data from clients
used in the nursing
process? Integrate what we have previously learned in clinical experiences
Interpret messages received from others
Correct misinformation and promote client understanding
Plan client-centered care
7. What attitudes aid commu- Curiosity
nication? Perseverance
Self-confidence
Creativity
8. Which ethical standards are Integrity
important in communica- Autonomy
tion? Responsibility
Humility
9. In regard to communica- Allows the nurse to recognize and resolve conflict
tion
How does integrity help the
nurse?
10. In regard to communica- Encourages the nurse to share ideas with colleagues
tion
How does autonomy help
the nurse?