ATI The Communicator Technique Identifier Case 7

"How did you make that choice, to not buy medication for Curtis?"

Non-Therapeutic Rationale: A judgmental response is a nontherapeutic communication technique because it imposes the nurse's personal attitudes, beliefs, values, and moral standards on the client.

"Are you administering Curtis' medications as prescribed?"

Non-Therapeutic Rationale: Asking a closed ended question is a nontherapeutic communication technique bc it does not allow the client to express what they are thinking or how they are feeling

"Ms. Taylor, the provider will be in soon, you should stop texting while he is in here."

Non-Therapeutic Rationale: Giving advice is a nontherapeutic communication technique because it takes away the cleint's decision making ability and creates doubt in relation to decisions made.

"I would tell them I'm in the emergency department with my child."

Non-Therapeutic Rationale: Giving advice is a nontherapeutic communication technique because it takes away the client's decision making ability and creates doubt in relation to decisions made.

"I'm sure you are breathing better now."

NonTherapeutic Rationale: False Reassurance is a nontherapeutic communication technique because it discourages open communication, blocks the client's ability to expressing feelings and is not based on facts.

"It's been about 10minutes since I gave you the nebulizer treatment."

Therapeutic Rationale: Building trust w/ a client supports the establishment of a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, empathy, honesty, and reliability.

"I will listen to Curtis' lung sounds and the provider will be in shortly."

Therapeutic Rationale: Building trust with a client supports the establishment of a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, empathy, honesty, and reliability.

"When I listened to your lung sounds, I heard wheezing, which means the tubes in your lungs are tight."

Therapeutic Rationale: Credibility supports interprofessional and client communication by conveying confidence, providing accurate information, and acknowledging limitations during nurse provider and nurse client interactions.

Linda maintain eye contact

Therapeutic Rationale: Establishing and maintaining eye contact is a therapeutic nonverbal communication technique because it indicates the nurse is interested in what is being said by the client.

"I will make that call." Is there anything else I can do for you right now?"

Therapeutic Rationale: Open-ended questions are a therapeutic communication technique because they allow the client to direct the conversation and verbalize related thoughts and concerns.

"Curtis, tell me about your breathing"

Therapeutic Rationale: Providing leads is a therapeutic communication technique because the questions will help the client more clearly define any concerns.

"Sounds like you have a lot going on right now."

Therapeutic Rationale: Reflection is a therapeutic communication technique because it directs questions and feelings back to the client in relation to what the nurse understood and heard while encouraging the client to explore feelings and ideas about a situation.