Intrapersonal communication is the communication within an individual. It is each person’s
“self-talk,” the internal discussion when thinking but
... [Show More] not outwardly verbalizing thoughts.
Interpersonal communication is communication between two people. This form of
communication is the most common in nursing and requires an exchange of information with
another individual. Public communication is communication within groups of people.
Transpersonal communication is communication that addresses spiritual needs and provides
interventions to meet these needs, such as prayer and meditation. Small group communication
is communication within a group of people, often working toward a mutual goal, such as in
committees, research teams, and support groups.
Barriers to effective communication are asking irrelevant personal questions, offering
personal opinions, stereotyping, giving advice, giving false reassurance, minimizing feelings,
changing the topic, judging, offering value judgements, and arguing. Nurses must communicate
clearly, respectfully, and professionally with all staff members. Faulty communication among
the members of the health care team can have a negative effect on the work environment and on
clients’ outcomes. Leadership and management are concepts that are integral to effective
management and motivation of staff and clients. Management is the process of planning,
organizing, directing, and coordinating the work within an organization. Leadership is the
abilityto inspire others to achieve a desired outcome.
INDIVIDUALIZED QUESTIONS
1.The nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to all team members. List five (5) tasks that can be delegated to the
assistive personnel (AP).
Suggested Management Learning Activity: Assignments, Delegation, and Supervision
• Delegate an AP to measure the vital signs of a client who is postoperative and stable.
• Delegate an AP to assist a client who has pneumonia to use a bedpan.
• Delegate an AP to assist a client with a shower before a certain time.
• Delegate an AP to ambulate a client. Observe the AP to ensure safe and correct ambulation.
• Delegate an AP to reposition a client in bed.
2.The nurse has been assigned to float to another unit that she is unfamiliar with and has been given an
assignmentwith five (5) high acuity clients. Identify how the nurse can address her [Show Less]