Questions and Answers
Which percentage of communication is nonverbal?
Which technology holds strong promise for the treatment of mental health for psychiatric clients?
Which would be considered a cognitive factor that could impact the accurate transmission or interpretation of messages?
Patients from which culture most likely use dramatic body language when discussing emotional problems?
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What organization might the nurse use to find resources to most effectively support a presentation on alcohol use prevention among teenagers?
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Which are potential advantages of telehealth for health care? (Select all that apply)
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What aspect of Berlo's communication model is represented when a family member needs information about a newly prescribed medication?
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When assessing clients from the United States, what does the nurse consider regarding eye contact?
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What is the first thing the nurse should do to prepare for communication with clients from different cultures?
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Which should the nurse consider when interpreting nonverbal behaviors? (Select all that apply)
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When caring for clients from which cultures would the nurse need to be aware that touch practices are infrequent and may be considered inappropriate or uncomfortable?
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Study Notes
Nonverbal Communication
- Up to 90% of communication is nonverbal, significantly more than percentages of 30%, 50%, or 70%.
Technology in Mental Health
- Thousands of mobile apps are available to help monitor mental health; psychiatric clients show willingness to use these resources.
- Big data, Facebook, and telehealth are less effective in psychiatric treatment.
Cognitive and Emotional Factors
- Problem-solving abilities affect the accurate transmission or interpretation of messages, classifying it as a cognitive factor.
- Emotional factors include responses to stress and relationship misunderstandings, while cultural differences are categorized as social factors.
Cultural Differences in Body Language
- Hispanic Americans often employ dramatic body language when discussing emotional issues, contrasting with Asian, African, and British Americans who are less likely to do so.
Resources for Alcohol Prevention
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides various resources for addressing mental health and substance abuse, aiding in presentations about alcohol use prevention for teenagers.
Advantages of Telehealth
- Telehealth can alleviate the nursing shortage, provide virtual client access, and facilitate self-management of health care.
- While it reduces errors through technology, it cannot eliminate the need for primary care providers.
Berlo's Communication Model
- A client's request for medication information from a nurse exemplifies a stimulus in Berlo's communication model.
- The model includes media, message, and feedback components for effective communication.
Eye Contact in Cultural Contexts
- In U.S. culture, eye contact signifies attentiveness and respect, while its absence in other cultures may suggest rudeness or challenge.
Cultural Identity and Communication
- Understanding personal cultural identity and biases is essential for effective communication with clients from diverse backgrounds, preceding other actions like learning specific communication techniques.
Factors Influencing Nonverbal Behavior
- Nonverbal behaviors are influenced by age, culture, spiritual norms, and voice tone or pitch, which should be considered in nursing assessments.
Touch Practices Across Cultures
- Recognition is necessary that certain cultures may find touch infrequent, inappropriate, or uncomfortable, necessitating sensitivity from healthcare providers.
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