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bobbie

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Which of the following statements describe accurate information about family-focused communication? A nurse's communication with a family:
 
  1. Usually focuses on the individual family member with an illness.
  2. Usually begins with a nurse sharing personal information.
  3. Aims to develop a caring relationship that sees the individual and family as the unit of care.
  4. Most often requires a nurse to determine the direction for family-focused communication.

Question 2

Relate three elements of communication to a family-focused communication technique discussed in this chapter.
 
  Element of communication Family Communication Technique
  ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ _______
  ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ _______
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  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

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1 Family-focused communication addresses a family member with an illness as well as the family.
2 A nurse sharing personal information sets a tone of the nurse being focused on self, rather than the family.
3 Family-focused communication addresses the need for nurses to care for individuals and the family.
4 The family often identifies the direction and priority for communication.

Answer to Question 2

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Element of communication Examples of Family Communication
Communicators The nurse strives to develop a partnership with the individual and family.
Context Nurse provides information to family in a complex and foreign health-care setting.
Critical Thought Nurse uses questioning techniques to identify unique family experiences and meanings.
Message Identify family's usual communication patterns and how illness is impacting their relationship and communication.
Method Nurse communicates with a family in a meeting, or refers family to an online social support system.
Assign Meaning Explore the individual differences in a family.
Effects Dialogue with family about how individual's illness impacts the family unit.
Feedback Provide family members with praises for their strengths.
Rationale:
Multiple examples of family communication could be used to demonstrate family-focused communication.


bobbie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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