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1. Define therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER-A professional,
interpersonal alliance in which the nurse and client join together for a
defined period to achieve health-related treatment goals.
2. Describe the purpose of therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER-To
remind nurses that the main goal is to get the patient to the ultimate goal of
recovery. Nurses are there because they know how to take care of the
patient, and it is important that the patient knows what's going on and
what's going to happen.
3. Examine the CLPNA competency profile to determine the roles and
responsibilities of the nurse in the therapeutic nurse-client relationship -
ANSWER-Competency profile includes the knowledge, skills, behaviours,
judgements and attitudes required by an LPN. The profile broadly defines the
scope of practice of LPNs in Alberta. It identifies base competencies of a
typical entry to practice LPN. Serves as a tool for LPNs interested in changing
or advancing their area of practice or scope of practice. It provides direction
, to PN educators regarding essential curriculum components. It guides
employers in understanding full scope of practice for role optimization of
LPNs across all care settings. Provides a benchmark for performance
management and review.
4. Explain the phases of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship - ANSWER-
Pre-orientation: includes thinking and assessment BEFORE
meeting/interacting with client. Doesn't involve the client, its before you
meet the client. You find out objective information on the client. Look on
charts, data. Helps you know how to approach the client (teenager vs old
person, 5 y/o vs 85 y/o)
Orientation: Invest time in intro, role, purpose, client name preference. Once
you go in and meet the client. Introductions take place here: introduce
yourself, ask the client what they would like to be called.
Working phase: collaboration, therapeutic communication, empowerment,
goals, strategies. The nurse and the client collaborate together to meet the
clients health needs.
Termination phase: End of shift, transfer, discharge. Summarize care
requirements, plan and goals, progress. Termination can be tough.
5. Describe and identify the following relational practice competencies that
advance the therapeutic nurse-client relationship: (a) Authenticity (b) active