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License: CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International)
Nursing Assistant Copyright © 2023 by WisTech Open is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Listening while communicating verbally and nonverbally that we are interested in what the other person is saying and also verifying our understanding with the speaker.
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Daily basic tasks that are fundamental to everyday functioning (e.g., hygiene, elimination, dressing, eating, ambulating/moving).
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The act of attacking without provocation.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0
Individuals who come across as advocating for their own rights when communicating despite possibly violating the rights of others.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0
Behaviors that fall along a continuum ranging from verbal threats and motor restlessness to harmful aggressive and destructive behaviors.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0
A condition with difficulty processing what one is hearing or responding to questions due to dementia, brain injuries, or strokes.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0
A way of conveying information that describes the facts and the sender’s feelings without disrespecting the receiver’s feelings.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0
Individuals who respect the rights of others while also standing up for their own ideas and rights when communicating.
— Source: Open RN Nursing Assistant · CC BY 4.0