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What are the interrelated concepts of Mental Health?
Stress, coping, cogni on
What is the goal of in-pa ent mental health?
Least restric ve environment
What should the LPN be aware of to protect the safety of themselves and the staff?
Increased anxiety, frustra on, agita on (these can lead to violence)
What type of pa ent would be seen for in-pa ent treatment?
Pa ents that are in an acute condi on (pt who is experiencing hallucina ons)
What is the purpose of orien ng a client?
Decrease anxiety, find out what their daily rou ne is
Your pa ent is refusing to a*end group therapy, what do you do next?
Therapeu c communica on- find it why they do not want to a*end
What is the first priority in a Crisis Interven on?
Emo onal support
Do Not Harm
Staff and client safety and most important
What can you do if you need 10 minutes alone with your client?
Delegate so you have uninterrupted me, provide privacy, find it about pa ent daily rou nes
What is Failure to Probe?
Failure to inves gate during interview or conversa on
Your pa ent recently lost his spouse and hysterical in your office. What can you do?
Provide them with the tools to help them cope
Acceptance
, Communicate a favorable recep on. One does not have to approve of another's behavior
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Interest
Expressing desire to know another person. This is conveyed by asking about those aspects of a
person's life that others o7en reject
Respect
Show considera on for another by communica ng a willingness to work with the client. Accept
the client's ideas, feelings and rights
Honesty
Demonstrate this by being consistent, open, and frank.
Concreteness
Be specific, to the point and clear. Use understandable language and avoid the use of jargon.
Assistance
Commit me and energy to the therapeu c rela onships. Convey that you are present and
available
Permission
Communicate this by conveying the message that it is acceptable to try new ways of behaving
Protec on
This can be done by ensuring safety. Work with clients to an cipate trouble spots with new
behavior and develop effec ve ways of dealing with an cipated or actual problem
Listening
Ac ve process of receiving informa on and examining reac ons to messages received (ex.
Maintaining eye contact)
Resta ng
Repea ng main though expressed by client (ex you said that your mother le7 you when you
were 5 years old?)
Clarifica on