- Empathy is important because it help us how other are feeling
so we can respond appropriately to the situation
- Empathy helps nurses in bulid a trusting connection with those
in their care.
Empathy demonstrated in nurse-client relationship by
- Spend an extra minute
- Show your support
- Make eye contact
- Get patient feedback on how you're doing
- Knowing personal details of your patient not only convince them
you care,but help cultivate feelings of empathy
- Remembering the all details of their treatment plan
- Understanding their priorities
- Be respectful
- Showing that you care
- Begain with a positive statement
- Avoid assumptions