Nursing: Unit 1: Chapter 6: Communicating With the Person

Holism

A concept that considers the whole person. The whole person has physical, psychological, social, and spiritual parts. These parts are woven together and cannot be separated

Gender Identity

Refers to a person’s sense or feeling of being male, female, a combination of both, or neither

Need

Something necessary or desired for maintaining life and mental well being.

Esteem

Worth, value, or opinion one has of a person

Self-Esteem

To think well of oneself and see oneself as useful and having value

Culture

Characteristics of a group of people—language, values, beliefs, habits, likes, dislikes, and customs. They are passed from one generation to the next.

Religion

Relates to spiritual beliefs, needs, and practices.

Risk Factor

Something that increases the chances of illness or injury

Communication

Exchange of information—a message sent is received and correctly interpreted by the intended person

Verbal Communication

Uses written or spoken words to communicate

Nonverbal Communication

Does not use words to communicate

Body Language

Messages are sent through facial expressions, gestures, posture, hand and body movements, gait, eye contact, and appearance.

Paraphrasing

Re-stating the person’s message in your own words

Comatose

Unconscious; means being unable to respond to stimuli

Disability

Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function

Bariatrics

Treatment and control of obesity.