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What is the main purpose of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
What is the main purpose of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
- To share personal information equally between the nurse and patient
- To establish a friendship outside the healthcare setting
- To solely focus on the nurse's needs and professional accountability
- To improve the patient's independence and well-being (correct)
Which phase of the therapeutic relationship involves the nurse and patient working together on the patient's goals?
Which phase of the therapeutic relationship involves the nurse and patient working together on the patient's goals?
- Termination phase
- Working phase (correct)
- Evaluation phase
- Orientation phase
Why is documenting communication essential in nursing practice?
Why is documenting communication essential in nursing practice?
- To avoid any patient interaction during shifts
- To discourage conveying important information
- To break the continuity of care
- To ensure the assessment of patient needs and conditions is ongoing (correct)
What characterizes a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
What characterizes a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
During which phase of the therapeutic relationship does the patient typically start addressing the nurse by name?
During which phase of the therapeutic relationship does the patient typically start addressing the nurse by name?
What is a goal of the working phase in a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
What is a goal of the working phase in a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship?
Which factor is not listed as promoting effective communication?
Which factor is not listed as promoting effective communication?
In the termination phase of a therapeutic relationship, what is an expected action by the patient?
In the termination phase of a therapeutic relationship, what is an expected action by the patient?
Which is not a dispositional trait mentioned as promoting effective communication?
Which is not a dispositional trait mentioned as promoting effective communication?
What is a goal of establishing an agreement between the patient and nurse in a therapeutic relationship?
What is a goal of establishing an agreement between the patient and nurse in a therapeutic relationship?
What is a key component of effective transcultural communication skills?
What is a key component of effective transcultural communication skills?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a simple thing to communicate when interacting with a patient?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a simple thing to communicate when interacting with a patient?
According to Hinkle & Cheever 15th ed., what is a technique used in therapeutic communication?
According to Hinkle & Cheever 15th ed., what is a technique used in therapeutic communication?
What is a conversation skill mentioned in developing professional therapeutic communication skills?
What is a conversation skill mentioned in developing professional therapeutic communication skills?
Which of the following is a key aspect of therapeutic communication techniques?
Which of the following is a key aspect of therapeutic communication techniques?
