4. Sharing Observations Here, the nurse shares with the patient her observations regarding behavior. The patient who has a need is often unaware of the source of this distress, or reluctant to communicate it verbally. However, the tension or anxiety created by his need creates energy which is transformed into some kind of behavior, nail biting, scratching, hand clenching, or general restlessness. By sharing her observations of this behavior with him, the nurse is inviting the patient to verify, correct or elaborate on her observations. In doing so, she is attempting to find out from him the meaning of his behavior rather than assuming she knows. In her efforts to ascertain the meaning of the observed behavior, the nurse may share with the patient what he has actually perceived through her senses (“You are trembling”), or she may share her interpretation of what she has perceived (“You seem upset”).
4. Sharing Observations Here, the nurse shares with the patient her observations regarding behavior. The patient who has a need is often unaware of the source of this distress, or reluctant to communicate it verbally. However, the tension or anxiety created by his need creates energy which is transformed into some kind of behavior, nail biting, scratching, hand clenching, or general restlessness. By sharing her observations of this behavior with him, the nurse is inviting the patient to verify, correct or elaborate on her observations. In doing so, she is attempting to find out from him the meaning of his behavior rather than assuming she knows. In her efforts to ascertain the meaning of the observed behavior, the nurse may share with the patient what he has actually perceived through her senses (“You are trembling”), or she may share her interpretation of what she has perceived (“You seem upset”).
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