It is helpful as a nurse to be able to recognize the channel through which your patient communicates if following the primary sensory representation philosophy
Your patient Tamara's sensory representation is visual. Determine which terms would identify visual sensory and (select all that apply):
A.
An eyeful.
B.
An earful.
C.
In light of.
D.
In view of.
E.
Hang in there.
ANS: A, C, D
Paying attention to speech pattern gives the nurse information on how the person processes information. This can be useful to achieve more effective communication with the patient. Visual representation makes reference to any words associated with vision such as light, view, and eyeful.
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