Reflective Statement
A Communication Technique That Mirrors The Patient Feelings To Promote Understanding.

Open-Ended Question
A Question That Encourages Patients To Share More Information, Used In Therapeutic Communication.

Active Listening
A Communication Skill In Which The Nurse Gives Full Attention To The Patient And Reflects Understanding.

Therapeutic Communication
A Nursing Technique That Uses Active Listening, Empathy, And Open-Ended Questions To Support Patients.

Violence Risk Assessment
A Nursing Evaluation To Identify Patients At Risk For Aggression Or Harm To Others.

De-escalation Techniques
Communication And Behavioral Strategies Used To Calm Agitated Patients And Prevent Violence.

Restraint Alternatives
Interventions Used To Prevent The Need For Restraints, Such As Diversion, Reorientation, And Increased Rounding.

1:1 Observation
Continuous One-On-One Monitoring Used For Patients On Suicide Precautions Or Severe Confusion.

Suicide Precautions
Safety Measures Implemented For Patients At Risk Of Self-Harm, Including Close Observation.

Behavioral Health Assessment
A Nursing Evaluation Of Mental Health, Mood, Behavior, And Risk Factors.