Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationships Flashcards
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An RPN is preparing to meet a new client with a history of violent behavior. During the pre-interaction phase, the nurse should:
Answer: Examine personal biases and anxieties to prevent them from affecting care
The pre-interaction phase requires the nurse to reflect on personal reactions that could interfere with therapeutic engagement.
A client states, 'I don't want to talk about my past.' The RPN should respond by:
Answer: Respecting the limit and exploring what the client is willing to discuss
Respecting boundaries demonstrates that the nurse values the client's autonomy, which itself builds therapeutic trust.
Which of the following is an example of a non-therapeutic communication technique?
Answer: Giving false reassurance such as, 'Everything will work out fine.'
False reassurance dismisses the client's concerns and blocks genuine exploration of fears or needs.
A client who has been making progress suddenly says, 'There's no point in continuing; I'll never get better.' The RPN should:
Answer: Acknowledge the discouragement and explore what triggered the change in outlook
Exploring the trigger for hopelessness provides therapeutically useful information and validates the client's current experience.
The therapeutic technique of 'confrontation' is MOST appropriately used to:
Answer: Point out discrepancies between what a client says and what they do
Therapeutic confrontation highlights inconsistencies to promote client insight without blame or judgment.
To promote a therapeutic environment, the RPN should schedule client interactions:
Answer: At consistent, pre-agreed times to build trust and predictability
Consistency and predictability in scheduling reinforce safety and trust, foundational elements of therapeutic relationships.
Which of the following BEST describes the nurse's role during the working phase of the therapeutic relationship?
Answer: Collaborating with the client to implement interventions and evaluate progress toward goals
The working phase is action-oriented, centered on implementing planned interventions and continuously evaluating outcomes.
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