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Nursing Process: Open-Ended Questions

The nurse conducted an assessment of a patient who was slightly confused and had difficulty communicating clearly. The patient's wife assisted by helping answer questions or interpret responses. The interaction was deemed therapeutic as the nurse used open-ended questions and active listening skills like maintaining eye contact. The nurse acknowledged the patient seemed tired but was willing to continue and asked non-judgmental questions, clarifying observations to understand the patient's responses.

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Nursing Process: Open-Ended Questions

The nurse conducted an assessment of a patient who was slightly confused and had difficulty communicating clearly. The patient's wife assisted by helping answer questions or interpret responses. The interaction was deemed therapeutic as the nurse used open-ended questions and active listening skills like maintaining eye contact. The nurse acknowledged the patient seemed tired but was willing to continue and asked non-judgmental questions, clarifying observations to understand the patient's responses.

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Springfield Technical Community College School of Nursing NURS 102 Process Recording Client Verbal (nonverbal) Nurses Thought

t and Feelings Concerning the Interaction The client was slightly groggy I knew the patient was having some and slow to respond exhibiting difficulty with finding the words to signs of dysphasia. I dont express what he wanted to in know Sally response to my questions. He referred most of my questions to his wife to answer for him. He seemed a little frustrated.

Nurse Verbal (nonverbal) I walked into the patients room and said hello Mr. Snider, remember me? I gave you your shot this morning. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions? I waited a moment for a response.

Analysis of the Interaction The interaction was therapeutic. I used open ended questions in the interview and maintained active listening via eye contact and appropriate nonverbal language.

The patient answered some of my questions, but then his wife I informed the patient who I was. would help him finish his His wife and personal CNA were sentences, or answer for him, also in the room at the time. I or interpret what he was asked him if he minded me trying to say at the time. asking him a series of questions and he said that would be fine. Despite their obvious confusion with why I had to He looked a little tired, so I ask them such questions, they asked him if he was up for the were very cooperative and I challenge. And he smiled and appreciated it. said he had taken a nap and was good to go. Sometimes he was clear I proceeded with the interview spoken, and sometimes he wasnt.

I stated an observation that was non-threatening and offered to I was thinking, is this ok? If his come back at another time. I wife keeps answering for him should asked questions that were nonI just look at her and ask her the judgmental and stated an questions or should I continue to observation to help clarify. look at him and when he doesnt respond, then refer them to her. I thought, this is awkward, Im having to ask these questions to my patient, and his personal CNA is just sitting there watching me, and his wife is wondering why Im even asking these questions. I felt bad. As if I was intruding on his time with his wife who had come to visit.

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