Therapeutic Communication question

Hi! We've all done our homework! We're happy to help you work through your own thoughts, but it's unlikely that anyone here will flat-out do your homework. Even if someone did, how do you know that they are really a nurse?

What do you think a good response would be??

Good luck w/ that. Ms. 1 post homework question.

Moved to the General Student forum

Wow, I'm really surprised by the snappy comments. I'm not looking for someone to do my homework. I have my own ideas and just wanted some input since I've never dealt with anything like this. VANurse2010 why would you comment on this being my first post.?? I just signed up !! I think we all started off with one post at some point, don't you? Should I be ashamed Im asking for advice? Isn't giving and receiving advice, asking question etc what this site is about?? Geez..maybe you need some therapeutic communication yourself.

I was actually excited to find this site so I could learn new things and read about people's experiences. Unfortuantly you guys ruined that. Thanks.

why would you comment on this being my first post.?? I just signed up !! I think we all started off with one post at some point, don't you? Should I be ashamed Im asking for advice? Isn't giving and receiving advice, asking question etc what this site is about?? Geez..maybe you need some therapeutic communication yourself.

Well, I guess we know how this exchange will turn out.

I have my own ideas and just wanted some input since I've never dealt with anything like this.

Excellent--tell us what your ideas are, so we can let you know if you're on the right track or how they can be improved upon.

My first thought based on the patient's statement would be regarding pain. I would talk to the patient in a calm and understanding manner to assess the source/nature/etc of any pain that may be interfering with her willingness or ability to perform the ordered exercises. Of course, if this is the problem, it needs addressed with the physician so that an adequate pain medication regimen can be started.

My other concern would be on ensuring that the patient understands the rationale of the exercises and the importance of them to her overall recovery and prevention of complications. Adequate and effective teaching is extremely important; many patients who do not understand the reasons behind what they are asked to do are less inclined to follow through with prescribed therapies.

I hope this helped you somewhat. Do you mind sharing what thoughts you had on the situation?

They aren't trying to be snappy. They want to help YOU learn. They know A LOT, but want to see what you know first then guide you in the right direction. I've learned so much from this site and you can too.

This appears on the top of the Nursing Student Assistance Forum but probably also ought to appear at the top of this one too. It doesn't, though, so I'll give you a pass this time:).

"This is the place for nursing students to consult the membership to share knowledge, ideas, and experience, and to explore ways to maximize success in nursing school. Feel free to seek assistance with difficult content, care plans, interviews, papers, study questions, dosage calculations, and other academic challenges you are facing. This is NOT the forum to ask someone to do your homework for you. When asking for assistance with an assignment, please show what you have done first."

Don't be afraid to ask, though. If you have scrolled through the other forums here, you'll see there is a LOT of assistance given to students. We want to help, we do. We just don't want to be copy-and-pasted into somebody's assignment, and far too many students come here with a first post who have that entitled expectation.

From what you said, though, you aren't among them. So, let's all start over. Tell us what you know/think already, and we'll be happy to chime in.