NSC 242 exam 2 // questions with complete solutions

Therapeutic Relationships Correct Answer-Professional interpersonal alliance based on mutuality Each Interaction is unique because disease, response and context differ Facilitated by empathy -Requires an integration of the nurse's focus and the client's focus creating a common ground Goals of Therapeutic Relationships Correct Answer-Support clients and families to understand the client's experience of an illness. Provide support to help clients and families make health care decisions Assist clients to cope and find meaning in their illness Connect clients and families with other members of the team Empower clients with knowledge and tools they need to navigate and negotiate their care Client Centered Care (CCC) Correct Answer-An approach to practice established through the formation and fostering of therapeutic relationships between all care providers Focuses on individual preferences, values, beliefs and needs as fundamental considerations