NURSING COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Updated 4/24

Dear nurses,

Updated information can be accessed, by clicking on the links:

Nursing communication skills - Part 1

Nursing communication skills - Part 2

Are you aware that nurses are in constant communication with others.
A good degree of skills is needed to do an effective job.
Although it is not possible to win over every one, an attempt should
be made to make communication skills as positive as possible.
Nurses communicate with the doctor, patient, friends, family,
coworkers, pharmacist, therapist and many more.
So, just click on the link and enjoy our videos:
Nursing Communication Skills verbal and nonverbal
Nursing Communication Skills positive and negative

Scenario: Pam has been admitted to the hospital
with complaints of abdominal pain over a period
of time. The doctor has decided to do an ERCP
( Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
for this questionable abdominal pain.

This will be reflected in the care plan.

Family teaching is also necessary

Learn more about:
Dehydration on a long flight
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
IV assessment

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.

Learn more about : The spread of infection