Module Report
Tutorial: The Communicator
Module:

Technique Identifier Case 1

Individual Name: Robert Epperson
Institution:

FL Atlantic U BSN

Program Type:

BSN

Time Use and Score
Date/Time
Technique Identifier Case 1

10/19/2015 3:58:28 PM

Time

Score

5 min

100%

NT Technique Identifier Aphasic
Technique 1
Selected Option/ Result

Nontherapeutic

Result: Correct

Rationale

Dismissive behavior is an ineffective style of interpersonal communication because the nurse indicates that another person’s opinions or presence is not wanted or needed.

Technique 2
Selected Option/ Result

Therapeutic

Result: Correct

Rationale

Displaying a caring attitude supports the establishment of a therapeutic relationship by conveying genuine concern and a feeling of emotional closeness, which results in the nurse’s ability to achieve a greater level of communication and understanding with the client.

Technique 3
Selected Option/ Result

Therapeutic

Result: Correct

Rationale

Clarifying is a therapeutic communication technique because it allows the nurse to validate the message received to ensure that both the nurse and client have a mutual interpretation of the message. Page 1 of 3
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Technique 4
Selected Option/ Result

Therapeutic

Result: Correct

Rationale

Focused questions are a therapeutic communication technique because they allow the nurse to clarify a message, collect data, encourage feedback, and confirm the client’s ideas and beliefs.

Technique 5
Selected Option/ Result

Nontherapeutic

Result: Correct

Rationale

Shaming is an ineffective style of interpersonal communication because the nurse mistreats a client or health team member with communication that belittles the other person,