Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness. The nurse quickly reviews the neurobiology of ... (Read 41 times)

HudsonKB16 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with mental illness. The nurse quickly reviews the neurobiology of the patient's mental disorder with the patient. Which is most likely compromised by the nurse's action?

1. Empathy
2. Sympathy
3. Mindfulness
4. Use of Self

Question 2

Which aspect of nonverbal communication conveys the nurse's positive attitude toward the patient? Select all that apply.

1. Leaning slightly forward
2. Orienting to face the patient
3. Maintaining physical proximity
4. Formulating a reply while the patient is speaking
5. Maintaining good eye contact while the patient is speaking

chreslie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4
Explanation: When the nurse is hurried or rushed, he or she is most likely to compromise the use of self, which requires time and reflection. While rushed or hurried, the nurse may still display mindfulness, sympathy, and empathy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: Aspects of nonverbal communication that communicate a positive attitude toward the patient include leaning slightly forward, orienting to face the patient, maintaining physical proximity, and maintaining good eye contact while the patient is speaking. Formulating a reply while the patient is speaking is a barrier to communication and does not communicate a positive attitude. When this occurs, the nurse is analyzing what the patient is saying before the patient's message has been communicated; this may lead to a breakdown in communication.