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A client becomes hostile when learning that amputation of a gangrenous toe is being considered. After the client’s outburst, what is the best indication that the nurse-client interaction has been therapeutic?

A client becomes hostile when learning that amputation of a gangrenous toe is being considered. After the client’s outburst, what is the best indication that the nurse-client interaction has been therapeutic? Correct Answer Relaxation of tensed muscles

Explanation

  • Facial expression and relaxation of muscles are examples of non-verbal behaviour.
  • Non-verbal behaviour is an excellent method of expression because it is less likely to be consciously controlled.

 Communication is of two types :

  • Verbal communication
  • Non-verbal communication.

Verbal communication
  • Includes speaking, writing, use of language and symbols.
  • Correct verbal communication is important otherwise the communication meaning can change.
  • Nurses express their ideas in written form or the form of statistical reports.

Non-verbal communication
  • Includes appearance, body motions, sounds, posture etc.
  • It is important in those cases when the clients invade the comfort zone of the nurses.
  • Nurses set this when the client violates the nurse’s comfortable space.

 

Additional Information

Increased physical activity:

  • It is the expression of anger and hostility.
  • It will not create a good relationship between the nurse and the client.

Absence of further outburst:

  • The client may suppress verbal outbursts despite having feelings but the nurses should understand the client's problem and try to solve it.

Denial of the need for further discussion:

  • Refusing to talk maybe assign that the client is not ready to discuss the feelings in that case nurse should wait for the right moment for the discussion.

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