Interpersonal Communication In Nursing

This essay will depict the clinical contact between a patient Amelia and a
Nurse. The following information will include, firstly, the interpersonal skills the nurse will use to engage with the Amelia, awareness of signs and symptoms portrayed coherent with the doctors clinical opinion, developmental Psychosis. Amelia will receive education on her prescribed medication and lastly introducing Amelia to the adequate support prior to leaving the clinic.
The use of key interpersonal communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings and meanings through verbal and non-verbal messages, face to face (Evans, Nizette, & O'Brien, n.d.). Interpersonal communication is a key skill and can be used to give and collect information, …show more content…
This can be done by Introducing yourself, what you are there for, as well as, ensuring Amelia understands that she can come to you for help or if she wants to discuss her condition or medications so you can establish a therapeutic relationship ("National Mental Health Blueprint – Institute of Mental Health", 2006). It is important to make sure Amelia is addressed the way she would like to be addressed and spoken to kindly. As the health professional you should establish where Amelia might feel comfortable talking to you, providing the situation is safe for both you and Amelia. Avoid using medical jargon, talk naturally using simple language. Use active Listening skills, eye contact, body orientation, attention prompts, use of open ended questions, reflexion and paraphrasing, summarising, demonstrating empathy, non-threatening postures, calm and quiet tone of voice and careful use of interpersonal space to build a non-intrusive empathetic relationship. It is crucial for the personable development to Show genuine concern and be empathetic to Amelia getting her to know that you’re concerned about her wellbeing and you want to help and support her through this difficult time and strong support for her to get better (Evans, Nizette, & O'Brien, …show more content…
She should be educated on the expected responses and common side effects both major and minor. Instruction on how Amelia can enhance her response to the medication, duration of treatment, how to store the drug, important possible interactions and how to react to an emergency. Adherence to following medication instructions are important, to educate Amelia to allow her to gain insight and personally take control of her condition and identify possible factors causing or contributing to the current psychosis. Psychoeducation is vital as it can facilitate an early recovery, this may include discussion issues such as, the likely medium to long-term outcomes of treatment as well as causation issues (Evans, Nizette, & O'Brien, n.d. p. 262). Discuss a treatment plan and her willingness to admit to treatment in hospital, or the possibility of a nurse visiting her at her home, which could aid an early recovery. As Amelia has attended the clinic on the advice of a friend, to seek help for herself, it is it likely to assume that she will return to the clinic for follow up and ongoing treatment. Positive reinforcement for taking responsibility and seeking help is important to ensure that Amelia recognises that she had done the right thing in seeking help and is offered the further

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