Question

identify and explain 3 effective verbal communication strategies that the registered nurse can use to support a therapeutic nurse to patient relationship

Answer 1

Answer : Verbal Communication includes sounds, words, language and speech. Choice of words and tone are very important for verbal communication. Nurses should listen, send clear messages. She should be open and honest. Following are the strategies that the registered nurse can use to support therapeutic nurse to patient relationship :

Intrapersonal Communication: It is the communication with self. Communication is better understood with self talk and responding. Intrapersonal Communication is required to maintain good mental health as well. It gives an insight into the knowledge of nurse and she can always upgrade her knowledge. Good knowldge helps maintain good rapport with the patient.

Interpersonal communication : A nurse should have good interpersonal skills. By this She can gain the confidence and trust of the patient. Once she gains the trust of the patient he becomes cooperative with the treatment plans. To make good interpersonal communication nurse should have precise communication. She should be patient and listen to the patient carefully and resolve the conflicts of the patient.

Patient eductaion :  A Nurse should teach back patient. And ask the patient to repeat the set of instructions given to him in his own words. By this technique Nurse will come to know where she needs to teach the patient and better explain a concept.

While communicating with the patient Nurse should use basic language and not use complex medical terminology. It makes patient understand better.