Verbal Communication In A Comamtose Patient

There is debate over whether a comatose patient is aware of their surroundings and able to hear those around them during their state of unconsciousness or not. The role of the nurse is crucial in the case of a comatose patient, in the sense that the nurse often sets the comatose patient apart as a human being. The patient is given the greatest benefit and recovery when the nurse treats as she would treat a conscious patient. In all treatment, the nurse must care for her patients with respect, and remain adaptable to any situation and patient. Proper treatment of a comatose patient can lead to a regain of consciousness and recovery. The level of consciousness in a comatose patient is continually assessed by the nurse. The nurse significantly

Intensive care nurses spent 5% of their time verbally communicating to their coma patients (Puggina, et al., 2012). These communications consisted of the nurse informing the patient of procedural matters or reassuring statements. Nursing care for patients in comas require the recognition of the human person. Since there is not clear indications of the perception of patients are in a coma, one must avoid parallel conversations during medical procedures. Communication is vital in caring for a coma patient, because there is a possibility, “that they hear negative comments that would affect their internal thinking; this, they would give up and their physical profile would deteriorate” (Puggina, et al., 2012). Part of the patient healing is the patient himself fighting to regain consciousness with the help of the family and nursing staff. The family’s role is to hope and the nurse’s role is to provide care with the utmost respect for the human being. The patient’s type of injury determines the treatment plan during the

There are several professional standards that are specifically addressed through the care of Standard 9 discusses the importance of communication in all areas of nursing practice. Standard 9 states, “the registered nurse communicates effectively in all areas of practice” (American Nurses Association, 2015). Some styles and methods for effective communication incorporate caring, respect, trust, and dignity for the patient. Another important standard of practice is Standard 10, which discusses the importance of collaboration. Standard 10 states, “the registered nurse collaborates with the healthcare consumer and other key stakeholders in the conduct of nursing practice” (American Nurses Association, 2015). This emphasizes the importance of the healthcare professionals working as a team with doctors, other nurses, family, and specialists such as therapists or nutritionists to aid in the recovery of a comatose