Relate three elements of communication to a family-focused communication technique discussed in this chapter
Element of communication Family Communication Technique
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Element of communication Examples of Family Communication
Communicators The nurse strives to develop a partnership with the individual and family.
Context Nurse provides information to family in a complex and foreign health-care setting.
Critical Thought Nurse uses questioning techniques to identify unique family experiences and meanings.
Message Identify family's usual communication patterns and how illness is impacting their relationship and communication.
Method Nurse communicates with a family in a meeting, or refers family to an online social support system.
Assign Meaning Explore the individual differences in a family.
Effects Dialogue with family about how individual's illness impacts the family unit.
Feedback Provide family members with praises for their strengths.
Rationale:
Multiple examples of family communication could be used to demonstrate family-focused communication.
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