Techniques in presenting reality:
Scenario:
While talking to a female client diagnosed with schizophrenia, the nurse notices the client look away from the nurse and stare at the wall while making facial grimaces.
What would be an appropriate response by the by the nurse?
Answer: Do not argue or agree with the delusion, hallucination or illusions.
( While intervening the patient suffering from schizophrenia, it is important that in the case of delusion, it should not be argued upon. Patient suffering from schizophrenia experiences hallucinations, delusions and they get totally out of touch with the reality.
Techniques in presenting reality: Acknowledge patient experience is real to him Do not argue or agree...
Using the book, write another paragraph or two: write 170 words: Q: Compare the assumptions of physician-centered and collaborative communication. How is the caregiver’s role different in each model? How is the patient’s role different? Answer: Physical-centered communication involves the specialists taking control of the conversation. They decide on the topics of discussion and when to end the process. The patient responds to the issues raised by the caregiver and acts accordingly. On the other hand, Collaborative communication involves a...