This week's topic is communication across the life span. Communicating with the different age groups requires an understanding of how to interact with a baby, a toddler, an adolescent, an adult, or an older adult. This topic will explore developmentally appropriate communication for the professional nurse.
Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of developmentally appropriate communication.
- Identify effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques for different age groups.
- Compare therapeutic and nontherapeutic communication for different age groups.