NUR 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Family Values, Avoidance Speech, Jargon
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Informal interview: used both in health care situations, purpose: to learn about the well and sick as they seek medical care of a holistic assessment of a person to gather objective and subjective data. Health history: tends to be more formal, using professional selves therapeutically, confidentiality patient needs to know that. Voice: usually sit about 5 feet from patient but again this is culturally influenced. Good communication does not necessarily come naturally but can be learned. Philosophical stance: goodness of fit in nursing, empathetic, ability to listen. Viewing from other"s frame of reference, but remain true to own self. Note what they are saying, and what is not being said. Confidentiality: privacy, avoid interruptions if possible, physical environment. Interview: pt less likely to give information in a cold or hot room, patients expect some, but try not to break eye contact too often, impedes nurse noting patient"s demeanor, be careful about writing down sensitive information, data collection.
