10 Questions
What model is used for therapeutic communication?
Transactional model
Which of the following is a nonverbal communication factor?
Hand gestures
What are the preexisting conditions that influence communication according to the text?
Beliefs and culture
Which environmental condition refers to the space where the communication takes place?
Territoriality
What is the primary goal of therapeutic communication?
To encourage the patient to speak freely
What is a process recording in therapeutic communication?
It is a verbatim record of the conversation between the nurse and the patient
Why is it challenging to avoid barriers to communication in therapeutic communication?
Because psychiatric nurses have natural responses that hinder therapeutic communication
What is the purpose of active listening in therapeutic communication?
To convey respect for the patient and build a trusting relationship with them
What does a process recording in therapeutic communication contain?
Both verbal and nonverbal communications between the nurse and the patient
What is nonverbal communication referred to as in therapeutic communication?
Patient's affect
Test your knowledge of therapeutic communication and the transactional model used in psychiatric nursing. Explore concepts related to verbal and nonverbal communication in a therapeutic relationship.
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