Relational Communication Reflection

During the second half of this semester I feel that my strengths are found in my ability to be attentive with my clients, provide them with comfort measures, allowing my clients to be a part of the decision making process and addressing their concerns. I come into each interaction with a non-judgmental attitude and a smile on my face. During one interaction with a client who was experiencing pain, she expressed her frustrations with having to take so many medications. I empathized with her and tried to gain understanding through relational practice. From there, I turned to her RN for more guidance. She had some PRN medications that she had never tried, and after talking to the RN we decided that these might work for her. I returned the clients room and discussed this with her. She agreed that she would like to try the one PRN med and used the Ice that I had brought her. I explained that if these medications didn’t work that myself or the RN would make note of this for future reference. Another interaction that I had was with a client who was on the other team. This client was clearly distressed while sitting on

There were a variety of factors that played into my hesitation, but this is an area I would like to work on in order to become more comfortable. Gaining more experience in this, will add to my practice skills and confidence level. In order to address this I will seek out clients who are of a younger age. Although I may not be able to work with clients as young as twenty on the medical floor, I will try to pick clients of the youngest age. If I happen to be placed on a unit such as maternity or mental health, I will take that opportunity to better familiarize myself with younger cliental. In addition to this I will review notes taken in relational practice to prepare for interactions with clients at a different stage of