PSYCH - Exam 1: NCLEX Questions

The nurse is assigned to the care of a patient admitted to the mental health unit. Which behaviors by the nurse reflect the essential principles of therapeutic relationship? Select all that apply. a. Empowering the patient to make decisions regarding care b. Looking beyond the illness when interacting with the patient c. Trying to see things from the unique perspective of the patient d. Sharing personal insights that are relevant to the patient's problems e. Ensuring that all physical and emotional needs are met by the nurse - A, B, C a. Empowering the patient to make decisions regarding care b. Looking beyond the illness when interacting with the patient c. Trying to see things from the unique perspective of the patient In the context of the therapeutic relationship, nurses strive to empathize with the patient and fully value the perspective of the patient, whether or not it differs from that of the nurse. Nurses also view patients holistically, realizing that they are more than just the sum of the symptoms they present with. Interactions are based on the growth of the patient and interventions should promote as much autonomy and independence as the patient is capable of. Sharing personal interests violates the boundaries of the therapeutic relationship and shifts the focus of the relationship back to the nurse. Acting to meet every patient need is generally inappropriate; nurses should act to promote growth and independence by encouraging patients and families to meet their own needs whenever possible