NURS 3330 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Underinsured, Paralanguage, Body Language
21 Feb 2017
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Pediatric: Chapter 3: Family Dynamics and Communicating with
Children and Families
Communication and Families
• Communication: a two-way process by which information is exchanged between individuals
with a common use of language, mannerisms, behaviors, or symbols
• Principles of Communication in Families
o Shows family style, structure and function of family relationships
o Influences the decision making process
o Based on trust factors
o Dysfunctional communication inhibits nurturing and results in a decrease in self esteem
and self worth
o Children may regress to a lower level of communication
o Communication is influenced by culture
• Process of Communication in Families
o Bidirectional process: needs both sender and receiver
o Constantly in motion
o Transitional
o Irreversible
o Learned through culture and society
o Denotation: the exact meaning of a word
o Connotation: the meanings and feelings associated with a word based on an individual's
past experiences
• Components of the Communication Process
o Verbal
• Spoken words
• Written words
o Nonverbal
• Body language
• Gestures
o Paralanguage
• Pitch
• Volume
• Pausing
o Children sense anxiety and fear
o Effective listening is key
o Silence is critical tool
o Empathy enhances the communication process
o Respond positively
• Health and Communication Issues within Families
o Children learn from their families
o Uninsured
o Underinsured
• Barriers to Effective Communication
o Physical abnormalities
o Physiological alterations
o Cognitive barriers
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Document Summary
Pediatric: chapter 3: family dynamics and communicating with. Communication: a two-way process by which information is exchanged between individuals with a common use of language, mannerisms, behaviors, or symbols. Shows family style, structure and function of family relationships. Dysfunctional communication inhibits nurturing and results in a decrease in self esteem and self worth. Children may regress to a lower level of communication. Connotation: the meanings and feelings associated with a word based on an individual"s past experiences. Failure to include parents in the care plan. Family: 2 or more members who interact and are dependent upon one another socially, financially, and emotionally. Family of origin: family that raises the child. Family of choice: family formed through marriage or cohabitation. Married: married parents and their biological or adoptive parents. Dyad family: a couple living together without children. Be aware of who has legal power of attorney. Goal is to keep the family structure stable in its environment.
