NSE 12A/B Study Guide - Final Guide: Linguistics
1 Sep 2018
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Lack vocabulary to express complex thoughts and feelings. Cannot picture something they have never experienced, so communication can be done through play and story telling. Toys, pictures etc. ) allows communication by creating a concrete experience of a frightening situation. Storytelling offers the child an opportunity to explore alternatives in a neutral communication process with a helping person. Verbal communication should be clear and concise bc. preschoolers do not ask for clarification and they have short attention span. Before 7 years, difficulty in differentiating between fantasy and reality. Anything strange is harmful so nurses should remind them about reality. Verbal communication is better and can express thoughts and feelings through words. Audiovisual aids, reading materials, art etc. help with communication. Examples should be concrete and relatable rather than abstract. Involve in decision making and care planning in order to decrease fears. Lack of verbal skills of an adult. Encouraged to take responsibility for health-related decisions.
