After you have taken the vital signs of Valerie Hoffman, a 34-year-old teacher, she says, “I don’t know if I’m sick or not. I mean, I hope that Dr. Hughes finds something wrong with me to explain why I feel so bad. I don’t have any energy, you know. I get up in the morning, when I can finally get myself up, and in about 10 minutes I’m ready to go back to bed for a nap. Everything just seems like it takes so much effort.”
Give an example of a response you could make that demonstrates each of the following communication techniques:
Ans) Communication techniques:
1) Paraphasing:
- So you're having a hard time getting out of bed, and when you do, you're tired again within 10 mins or so.
2) Translating a non verbal response in words:
- You feel tired inside, lack of energy to perform activities it feels.
3) Reflecting:
- Here, to conclude that you have become energy less, weak.
4) Summarising:
- Tired, weak & energy less feeling needs refreshment.
1.”I understand that you’re having a hard time getting up and out of bed and when you do, you’re tired within 10 mins.”
2. would start ensuring patient with relevant words of sympathy
3. “We will get the results back soon and will be able to confront any speculations you might have”
4. “You’re tired and do not have as much energy and you have to lie back down with in 10mins?”
5. “when did this start or how long have you been feeling this way for how long”?
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After you have taken the vital signs of Valerie Hoffman, a 34-year-old teacher, she says, “I...
Using Effective Communication Techniques After you have taken the vital signs of Valerie Hoffman, a 34-year-old teacher, she says, “I don’t know if I’m sick or not. I mean, I hope that Dr. Hughes finds something wrong with me to explain why I feel so bad. I don’t have any energy, you know. I get up in the morning, when I can finally get myself up, and in about 10 minutes I’m ready to go back to bed for a...