Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's sensitivity toward ...

[lilldybug07]

Which intervention demonstrates the nurse's sensitivity toward the teen who is admitted with a diagnosis of depression?
 
  1. Listening to the patient's feelings
  2. Using closed-ended questions with the patient
  3. Asking for details to demonstrate interest in the patient
  4. Avoiding the use of silence with the patient to decrease anxiety

Question 2

The novice nurse is attempting to incorporate both verbal and nonverbal communication to her practice. What does the nurse recognize as the best definition of the purpose of verbal communication?
 
  1. To establish and maintain relationships
  2. To establish and maintain interactions
  3. To communicate information about external events
  4. To communicate information about internal events

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: Listening to the patient's feelings helps to communicate the patient's value and is part of demonstrating sensitivity to the patient. Closed-ended questions limit the quality of the patient's responses, minimizing opportunity for the patient to explore feelings or to develop insight. Avoiding the use of silence does not decrease anxiety, but is often a response to anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3
Explanation: Argyle hypothesized that verbal communication or spoken words communicate information about external events, whereas nonverbal communication functions to establish and maintain relationships. Interactions and internal events are not part of the definition of the purpose of verbal communication.

[lilldybug07]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Great answer, keep it coming