When teaching a patient how to administer insulin, the nurse recognizes that the best method of communicating therapeutically with the patient is to

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Privacy, space, and timing affect therapeutic conversations. Patients need privacy, free from interruption, and environmental noise for meaningful dialogue to take place. "Noise" refers to any distraction, which interferes with being able to pay full attention to the discussion. Also, people require different amounts of personal space for conversation. Therapeutic conversations typically take place within a social distance (3-4 feet is optimal). Culture, personal preference, nature of the relationship, and the topic will influence personal space needs.

When Teaching a Patient How to Administer Insulin, the Nurse