) Nursing Practice – Mental
Health | 100% Correct Questions &
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Therapeutic use of self
using our personality traits as gifts to promote healing
Goals of nurse-patient relationship
facilitate communication
assist patients with problem solving
exam self defeating behaviors
promote self care
provide education
promote recovery
Therapeutic encounter
nurse and client meet informally or have otherwise limited but helpful relationship
Social relationship
primarily initiated for the purpose of friendship, socialization, companionship, or
accomplishment of a task
needs are met, communication is superficial
therapeutic relationship
, the nurse maximizes communication skills, understanding of human behaviors, and
personal strengths to enhance the patient's growth
Therapeutic Communication
Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques that encourage patients to express
their feelings and to achieve a positive relationship.
Broad openings- tell me more
Silence
Active listening
Clarify techniques
Restating
Exploring - more details
Reflecting
Mental Status Exam (MSE)
helps to collect objective data, evaluates an individuals current cognitive process.
What is their mood? What they say - subjective
CHART WHAT PT SAYS, even if it does not match their affect.
What is their affect?
altruism
members gain or profit from giving support to others
Working phase
-Maintain relationship
-Gather further data
-Promote patient's