nursing skills chpt 7

assoc. between two or more people

• 1. safe, effective care environment
• 2. health promotion and maintainance
• 3. phsychosocial integrity
• 4. physio-logic integrity

one who performs health-related activities that a sick person cannot perform independently

an intuitive AWARENESS of what a client is experiencing

one who provides information

one who works with others to achieve a common goal

• one who assigns a task to someone
• NOTE: tasks must be delegated according to the person's knowledge and expertise

period of getting acquainted

period during which tasks are performed

• period when the relationship comes to an end
• (when nurse and client agree that the client's immediate health problems have improved

• exchange of information
• make sure to give feedback indicating that the information was understood

communication that uses words

using words and gestures to accomplisha particular objective

exchange of information without using words---using body language and facial expressions

body language.............gestures, posture, and body movements

vocal sounds that not actually words---such as drawing in a breath to indicate surprise

use and relationship of space to communication

within 6 inches

6 inches to 4 feet

4 to 12 feet

more than 12 feet

tactile stimulus produced by making personal contact with another person or object

the personal contact required when performing nursing procedures

used to demonstrate concern or affection