Your patient reports a prior negative experience with a healthcare provider who "didn't listen" and "rushed through exams." The patient appears uncertain and in need of reassurance. What is serving as a barrier to communication with this patient? Describe the techniques that the nurse can use to address this type of situation. Include verbal AND non-verbal techniques.

Your patient reports a prior negative experience with a healthcare provider who "didn't listen" and "rushed through exams." The patient appears uncertain and in need of reassurance. What is serving as a barrier to communication with this patient? Describe the techniques that the nurse can use to address this type of situation. Include verbal AND non-verbal techniques.

Intro To Health Care

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337338295

Author:Mitchell

Publisher:Mitchell

Chapter16: The Communication Process

Section: Chapter Questions

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