Post a summary of the interview and a description of the communication techniques you would use with your assigned patient.

Diagnostic reasoning and advanced health assessment.

It is important to respect her beliefs and traditions when communicating with the patient. One communication technique that could be useful in this context is active listening, which involves paying attention to the patient’s words, nonverbal cues, and emotions. Use plain language to avoid using medical jargon, which may be unfamiliar to patients.

Asking open-ended, non-directive questions can also be a useful technique to encourage patients to share more details and to express their feelings and thoughts. By doing this, the nurse can gain a better understanding of the patient’s health status, lifestyle, and social context, which can help tailor the care plan to the patient’s needs.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale can be used to assess risk in this population. EPDS was developed to screen women for depression after childbirth. Native American woman, particularly those who live on reservations, are more likely to suffer from postpartum anxiety and depression. This is due to a combination of cultural, social, and economic factors. EPDS is a tool that can identify women who need extra support and intervention in order to deal with this condition.

These five questions can be directed at the patient.

1. What is your opinion and feeling about pregnancy?
2. Feeling physically or emotionally?
3. What kind of support do you have?
4. Do you feel sad, hopeless or depressed?
5. Have you ever worried about your pregnancy or the care of your newborn?