Nurses understand that when caring for patients with mental illnesses, a nurse's communication is (select all that apply):
A.
An active process that includes participating and listening and speaking.
B.
A complex activity.
C.
Exchanging information.
D.
Verbal and nonverbal.
E.
A one way path from nurse to patient.
F.
Advising.
ANS: A, B, C, D
Communication is important when determining the patient's needs. It is not a passive process but an active, two-way activity between patient and nurse. Generally the nurse's role is not to advise patients but to listen and support.
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