NSE 12A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nonverbal Communication, Linguistics, Jargon
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Nurses and patients use this form to develop self-awareness and a positive self-concept that can facilitate self-expression and improve health and self- esteem by replacing negative thoughts with positive assertions. One-to-one interaction between the nurse and patient that often occurs face to face. Level most frequently used in nursing practice. Includes symbols, cues used to give and receive meaning. Nurses work with people who have different opinions, experiences, values, and belief systems; therefore, meaning must be validated or mutually negotiated between participants. Broad term that refers to all factors that influence how a message is perceived by other people. Helps people better understand what has being communicated. Awareness of tone of the verbal response and the nonverbal behavior may result in further exploration of the patient"s feelings and concerns. The use of spoken or written word. Message is conveyed specific meaning through combination of words. Use of words and phrases must be dependent on how the patient might receive them.