You are a nurse working in the medical ward. Ben Adams is a 28-year-old man who was admitted with palpitations for investigation. Ben has had no previous hospital admissions and is generally well. Ben has a history of Asthma that he has had from childhood and uses a Ventolin puffer and a preventer medication to manage this condition. Ben undertakes vigorous exercise as a basketball player. Ben has pressed the call bell for assistance as he needs to use the toilet and requires assistance with moving the intravenous pump to the bathroom.

You return to Ben’s bed after assisting him to the bathroom. You notice Ben has two packets of cigarettes in his drawer. The doctor strongly recommended Ben not to smoke since it could aggravate his asthma. Ben requested you not to notify his family or doctor about this.

PRESENTATION SLIDESHOW OUTLINE

Slide 1: Introduction

Slide 2: Characteristics of Effective Relationship in Nursing

2. Trust: Building Trust through Empathy and Professionalism.

3. Self-Reflection: Recognizing Personal Biases and Improving Communication Skills.

Slide 3: Applying Confidentiality in Nursing Interactions

3. Keeping the Doctor's Recommendation Confidential.

4. Respecting Ben's Request Not to Notify Family or Doctor.

Slide 4: Applying Trust in Nursing Interactions

Slide 5: Applying Self-Reflection in Nursing Interactions

1. Recognizing Biases and Avoiding Judgment.

2. Seeking Feedback from Ben to Improve Care.

Slide 6: Applying Social Conversation in Nursing Interactions

3. Avoiding Sensitive Topics such as Smoking.

4. Gauging Ben's Comfort Level through Nonverbal Cues.

Slide 7: Applying a Therapeutic Environment in Nursing Interactions

Slide 8: Addressing Ben's Smoking Habit

1. Understanding the Impact of Smoking on Ben's Asthma.

2. Considering the Doctor's Recommendation for Ben's Health.

Slide 9: Ethical Dilemma: Balancing Confidentiality and Patient Health

3. Discussing Possible Solutions with Ben and Involving Him in Decision-Making.

4. Ensuring Patient Autonomy while Maintaining Ethical Standards.

Slide 10: Conclusion

5. Thanking the Audience and Acknowledging Their Role in Improving Nursing Communication.