1. Nursing and Therapeutic Communications
Therapeutic communication is a practice that allows effective rapport-building between the medical personal, regardless of current role, and the patient. ... For a nurse, touch is a means of conveying affection, emotional support, encouragement, tenderness, and personal feelings. ... Providing information will give the patient the tools they need to make informed decisions and empower them to assist the nursing staff and doctor in directing their therapy in a positive direction. ... When providing knowledge and education to a patient, it is vital to ensure their comprehension of what they ha...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate