A Family Member Is Upset About Restricted Visiting Hours for a Patient

question 4

Short Answer

A family member is upset about restricted visiting hours for a patient who is critically ill.The nurse plans to speak with the family member.The steps for communicating successfully with a distressed person appear below.Arrange the steps in the correct order of use.
A)Determine an appropriate communication behavior.
B)Communicate in an assertive and responsible manner.
C)Appraise the family member's thoughts,feelings,and requests.
D)Decide on the desired outcome.
E)Review the encounter for effectiveness.

• A)Determine an appropriate communication behavior.
• B)Communicate in an assertive and responsible manner.
• C)Appraise the family member's thoughts,feelings,and requests.
• D)Decide on the desired outcome.
• E)Review the encounter for effectiveness.

Apply knowledge of schizophrenia to patient education and medication management.

Recognize the importance of safety measures for patients experiencing specific types of hallucinations or delusions.

Demonstrate understanding of therapeutic communication strategies with patients experiencing schizophrenia.

Identify therapeutic interventions for managing symptoms of schizophrenia.

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